Murcia

MURCIA
= Ven a Murcia!!!!! =

Murcia is in the Southeast region of Spain

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Traditions:

Burning of the sardine: Takes place the Saturday after Easter Sunday. Fireworks, music, singing and dancing happen during this fiesta. The residents can walk around the streets at night to see parades and entertaining shows.



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Food:
Hortalizas en tempura - Vegetable Tempura: Became common in Spain, caused by the growing popularity of Asian food.

. Murcia is also known for its high quality wine.



Catedral de Santa Maria: Built in 1394. Displays religious artifacts/ glass walkways.



Culture:Some old traditions remain strong/ chivalry and courtesy still thrive. People usually greet people they meet.

Religion:Majority of the population is Catholic.The Catholic church receives special treatment. Small population of Jews.

Agriculture : in the beginning of the 8th century, and artificial system of irrigation was created making Murcia a well known agricultural area. Before that the area was lifeless and there was lack of growth.

. Trade also developed as fast as agriculture due to more trade routes being created. Most were created near the town where most of the population lived.



Warm Coast: Costa Calida: is one of Spain's most popular spots. It is home to water sports, fishing, scuba diving, and nature reserves. It has become increasingly popular due to cheaper flights and the improvements in road systems.

Pictures of the land:

<span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 200%;">Monetary System: <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> The money in Murcia is the Euro <span style="font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 150%;"> President Ramon Luis Valcarcel: the president of the Autonomous Community of the Mercia region from 1995 to 2014, and was the former president of the Committee of the Regions of the European Union. These are the coins they use in Murcia.