Southwestern Europe, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, North Atlantic Ocean, Bay of Biscay, and Pyrenees Mountains; southwest of France.
Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Spain remained neutral during both Wo ...
Longitude: -4
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Spain:
6,112.404 km
Terrain:
Large, flat to dissected plateau surrounded by rugged hills; Pyrenees Mountains in north.
Natural Resources:
Coal, lignite, iron ore, copper, lead, zinc, uranium, tungsten, mercury, pyrites, magnesite, fluorspar, gypsum, sepiolite, kaolin, potash, hydropower, arable land.
Industries:
Textiles and apparel (including footwear), food and beverages, metals and metal manufactures, chemicals, shipbuilding, automobiles, machine tools, tourism, clay and refractory products, footwear, pharmaceuticals, medical equipment.
Population: 47,280,433
With the notable exception of Madrid, Sevilla, and Zaragoza, the largest urban agglomerations are found along the Mediterranean and Atlantic coasts; numerous smaller cities are spread throughout the interior reflecting Spain's agrarian heritage; very dense settlement around the capital of Madrid, as well as the port city of Barcelona.
Area: 505,992 km2
almost five times the size of Kentucky; slightly more than twice the size of Oregon
Strategic location along approaches to Strait of Gibraltar; Spain controls a number of territories in northern Morocco including the enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla, and the islands of Penon de Velez de la Gomera, Penon de Alhucemas, and Islas Chafarinas; Spain's Canary Islands are one of four North Atlantic archipelagos that make up Macaronesia; the others are Azores (Portugal), Madeira (Portugal), and Cabo Verde.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| cat | Catalan |
| eus | Basque |
| glc | Galician |
| spa | Spanish |
Castilian Spanish (official) 74%, Catalan (official in Catalonia, the Balearic Islands, and the Valencian Community) 17%, Galician (official in Galicia) 7%, Basque (official in the Basque Country and Navarre) 2%, Aranese (official in part of Catalonia) <5,000 speakers
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| EUR | Euro | € |
Capital City: Madrid
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 4:37 pm (GMT+01:00)
The flag of Spain is composed of three horizontal bands of red, yellow and red, with the yellow band twice the height of the red bands. In the yellow band is the national coat of arms offset slightly towards the hoist side of center.
Bordering Countries
Spain is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Spain
You're in for a treat! Spain is a fascinating place to explore, especially from April to June, September to November. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful beaches and clear waters
- Vibrant cities with modern amenities
- High cost of living in urban areas
- Crowded tourist sites during peak seasons
- Petty crime in tourist areas
- 3MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Spanish cuisine features tapas, paella, and fresh seafood.
- Popular dishes include gazpacho and jamón ibérico.
- Spanish wine and sangria are widely enjoyed.
- Visit the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona
- Explore the Alhambra in Granada
- Relax on the beaches of Costa del Sol
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