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The Celts, Romans, Pho;enicians, Carthaginians and Germanic tribes were all influential in the history of Spain. The Roman Empire ruled Spain for many years before they fell in the 5th century AD and Spain was then held by the Visigoths. The Christian Visigoths, a cruel white tribe were much hated by the Spanish were overthrown by the Islamic Moors in the 8th century.

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It was Columbus who introduced the New World, which included Spain, to Europe. Although there were constant attacks on the land, Spain had spread out and soon controlled most of what is now Portugal, the Netherlands, Italy and France. It held this place of power and position for many years.

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Thus in the 1990s, Spain celebrated a cultural rebirth when it hosted the Summer Olympics in Barcelona and the Expo 92 in Seville. Today, Spain is a thriving nation that has opened its doors and heart to tourism. Each year millions of tourists from all over the world come here to enjoy the warmth and beauty of this country.

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