3. 1. The active population
• The total active population in Spain is
approximately 20 million people. There are 18
million unemployed people.
• The active population can be classified by
economic sector:
• Less than 5 % work in the primary sector.
• About 30 % work in the secondary sector.
• About 60 % work in the service sector.
4. 2. The primary sector
• There is agriculture on the plains. The most
important crops are:
• wheat and barley.
• olives and grapes.
• potatoes, vegetables and fruit.
• There is livestock farmig.
• Fishing is an important industry on the coast.
• Other primary sector activities are mining and
forestry.
6. 1.- The active population.
2.- The primary sector.
3.- The secondary sector.
7. 3. The secondary sector
• Many industries are near big cities. Industries
often invest in new technology.
• The most important industries are the
metal, chemical, food, telecommunications, t
extile and car industries.
• The construction industry is also very
important.
• There are many new houses and roads.
9. 1. The service sector
• There are many activities in this sector. In
general, there are two types of objetive:
• In the private sector, banks, insurance
companies, the entertainment
industry, restaurant and shops aim to make
money.
• In the public sector, hospitals and schools aim
to provide a service. Many service are offered
by the government.
10. 2. Transport
• All of Spain is connected by roads, including
many motorways.
• Major cities and towns are also connected by
railway.
• Suburban trains connect cities whit the
surrounding areas.
• Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and Bilbao have
underground transport systems
• There are airports in most major cities.
11. 3. Tourism
• Tourism is one of the most important service
in Spain. It provides work for many people and
makes a lot of money.
• Every year millions of foreing tourists come to
Spain. There are also many Spanish tourists.
• They visit museums, and relax on beaches or
in the mountains.
