Capital City:

Brief National History:

1902 King Alfonso XIII takes over personal rule. 1909-1926 Riff uprisings in Morocco (Spanish Colony). Neutral in First World War. 1923 military coup. May 1926 Riff leader surrenders. April 1931 Republic declared - KIng leaves. 18 July 1936 Revolution breaks out in Morocco led by General Franco. Start of Spanish Civil War. Republican (Government) forces supported by France, Britain , USA and Russia. Nationalist (Rebel) forces supported by Germany and Italy. 29 March 1939 Republican forces surrender. Neutral in World War Two. 26 September 1953 Spanish-American Defence Treaty signed - US military aid in exchange for base facilities. 1975 Franco dies and democracy restored. 1982 joined NATO. 1986 joined European Community.

Further Information on Spain:

Military Air Arms:

• Air Force (Ejercito Del Aire)
• Naval Aviation (Arma Aerea de la Armada Espanola)
• Army Aviation (Fuerza Aeromoviles Del Ejercito Del Tierra)

Other Central Government Agencies:

• Paramilitary Police (Guardia Civil)
• Customs Service (Vigilancia Aduanera)