Guide to the Spanish Islands

The Guide to the Spanish Islands is a governmentally released booklet explaining several aspects of the Spanish Islands. This is a travel guide, it includes several what-and-what-not to see places in the country, among other pages explaining the people of the Spanish Islands.

Booklet released in English.

Plane
There are two international hubs in the Spanish Islands. One in the capital city, Ciudad Costera, and one in Centro de la Ciudad de. Spanillair flies to and from over 200 countries worldwide, including the United States, and the United Kingdom. You will be able find transportation easily at both airports to take you anywhere you wish. The best way to view the Spanish Islands is of course from above, the country is filled with air-tours you can take to see the beauty that is the Spanish Islands.

Sea
Getting in by cruise liner is also one of the most popular means to get in and out of the country, and is the most widely used to travel around in the country to see the sights. At all major ports, you will find touring liners which will travel up and down the canals and rivers to show you the beauty of the country.

Car
Renting a car in the Spanish Islands is one of the most common and simplest things there is to do. At every major airport, international or national, has a compulsory rent-a-car service, most commonly, Spanillian Car Rentals, which is the biggest rent-a-car company in the country. Going by car, you can see every aspect and part of the island chain. Worrying about island to island travel? No problem, the Spanish Islands have several cheap ferries which can take cars and their owners from island to island to island. Worrying about local gas prices? No problem, most rent-a-car facilities have hybrids which run on solar power!

History
The Spanish Islands is the common term for the south-western Caribbean nation. This term can also just refer to the islands themselves (land), and not the nation (country). The Spanish Islands were founded on October 15, 1492, by well-known explorer, Christoper Columbus, and remained a Spanish colony until 1870. In 1868, Castañon Estranda founded the country's revolution, and fought the Spaniards until 1870, when they finally lost interest in the islands. Today this kingdom is an agricultural powerhouse and a favorite for many tourists worldwide!

Geography
The Spanish Islands lay south-west of Cuba, and north-west of South America. The country is made up of five islands. These islands are:


 * Gran Isla Española: Gran Isla Española is the main island of the Spanish Island, and also the largest. It is the center most island in the country. This island hosts the Grandes Montañas Estranda mountains. The capital city of the Spanish Islands, Ciudad Costera, is also located here, on the southern part of the island. The island has the biggest number of farms in the entire nation.
 * El norte de la isla de: El norte de la isla de is the northernmost island of the Spanish Islands, it is also the smallest. The provincial capital is Ciudad junio. The island houses the county's only space-port, which is still under construction. Here is where Christopher Columbus first arrived when he discovered the islands.
 * Isla de la República: Isla de la República is the name of the north-eastern island of the Spanish Islands. This is the second largest island in the entire country. The provincial capital, Centro de la Ciudad de, is the country's largest and most populace city. Some of the first defensive forts were constructed on this island.
 * El sur de la isla de: El sur de la isla de is the name of the southernmost island of the Spanish Islands. The island does not have any mountains or high-elevation, only small hills. The island is also home to the nation's wine industry. The provincial capital is a small town called Ville del Reino.
 * Occident al de la tierra: Occident al de la tierra is the north-western island of the Spanish Islands. It is the only island that is uninhabited by civilians. The military's main base is located here. There is no provincial capital, because the base acts as the islands center hub.

The Spanish Islands also enjoy a tropical climate.

Culture
The culture of the Spanish Islands is a complex mixture of different, often contrasting, factors and influences. The Spanish Islands are one of the meeting points of European, African and continental North American cultures; little of the original Amerindian culture survives. Since 1870, the Spanillian Revolution has also greatly affected the culture, down to the most basic aspects of daily life. Much of Spaillian culture, especially Spanillian music, is instantly recognized throughout the world. However, Spanillian music comes very close to Cuban music.

Speak and Manners
Most of the Spanillians can speak basic English, however, Spanillian and Spanish are the most-used languages. There are several interpreter agencies located in every city in the Spanish Islands, who, for a price, would gladly accompany you on your journey, and help you to understand the native tongue. One of the basic rules to remember, is, when speaking to an elder in the country, speak more formally than you used to, to show a sign of respect. Also, if you happen to get in trouble with authority or government, do not resist them, just calmly tell them you want to contact your embassy. All government and authority figures are required to speak fluent English.

Religion
These are the country's current religious percentages:

85% Protestant 10% Atheist 3% Catholic 2% Other

Like in any other country, religions vary very broadly. Just respect everyone else's religions and you will be fine. There are several churches in the Spanish Islands which tourists love to visit. Ask around, you will be directed in the right direction.