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Spain

Spain belongs to Europe. The capital city is Madrid.

CapitalMadrid
LanguageSpanish, Catalan
Currencyeuro
Population49.3M

Key Facts

RegionSouthern Europe / Iberian Peninsula
GovernmentConstitutional parliamentary monarchy
Independence1479
Area505,990 km2
Population density95/km2
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
Calling code+34
Drives onRight

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HDI
0.905
Safety index
65.8
Internet access
93%
Life expectancy
83.4

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Teide (Canary Islands)3,718 m
Mulhacen (mainland)3,479 m
Aneto3,404 m

Religion (est.)

  • Christianity62%
  • No religion33%
  • Islam3%
  • Other2%

Why Visit

Barcelona GaudiSagrada Familia, Park Guell and Casa Batllo define Gaudi's visionary Barcelona.
Madrid PradoOne of the world's great art museums, with Velazquez, Goya and El Greco.
Alhambra GranadaA Moorish palace complex of intricate tilework and water gardens.
Camino de SantiagoAn ancient pilgrimage trail across northern Spain walked by 300,000 people per year.
Tapas CultureThe tradition of sharing small dishes with wine or beer is a way of life.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Madrid
3.3M
Barcelona
1.7M
Valencia
814k

Climate Overview

9CJan avg.
25CJul avg.
450 mmYearly rainfall
Mediterranean / Continental / AtlanticClimate

Other Quick Info

Currencyeuro
Official languageSpanish, Catalan
National day12 October
Electricity230V, Type C/F