Spanish Empire
Demography and Population
13.3 million in 1556
Agriculture & Industry
Iberia
Most of the farming in Spanish Iberia is done in the south east, as this is where most of the arable land is on the peninsula is. Along the coasts of the Atlantic and Mediterranean fishing is very common, be it individuals or groups. Fish make up a sizable portion of the diet for people on the coasts, or it's salted and preserved and sent to inland markets.Iberian metal deposits have proven a higher quality than others found throughout Europe. Adamantine, iron, gold, and mpeninsulaforeign The provinces of Naples, Sicily, and Sardinia all produce grain and fish, but the three do have some unique products. Naples produces high quality wine in vineyards in the southern areas of Bari, Cosenza, and Salento. Sicily is famous for its high quality grain, which is milled into flower for pasta making. This pasta is sold in markets throughput Europe and enjoyed by nobles and common folk. Sardinian copper mines produce some of the only copper on the continent and sell it in raw form to Christian kingdoms along the northern coast of the Mediterranean.
Trade & Transport
The Spanish trade with Christian kingdoms in the north Mediterranean as well as the kingdoms of northern Europe. Most trade is dome through the ports in Barcelona on the Mediterranean, and Sevilla on the Atlantic. Some trade is conducted with the Atlanteans below the waves as well, however this is almost always initiated by the Atlanteans.
Further Beyond
Founding Date
1492
Type
Geopolitical, Empire
Alternative Names
Spain, Castile and Aragon
Predecessor Organizations
Demonym
Spaniard or Spanish
Government System
Monarchy, Absolute
Power Structure
Feudal state
Economic System
Market economy
Currency
Spanish Real, Ducat
Major Exports
Livestock
Iron
Wine
Gold
Pasta
Iron
Wine
Gold
Pasta
Major Imports
Spices
Manufactured goods
Furs
dyes
Manufactured goods
Furs
dyes
Official Languages
Neighboring Nations