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Country Details

One of the oldest inhabited regions of Europe, Spain is about the size of the U.S. States of Arizona and Utah combined. Renown for bullfights, olive oil, museums, stylish cities, wine, the Costa del Sol and its gregarious population, Spain enjoys a positive worldwide reputation with travelers

Quick Facts and Figures

Official Name Kingdom of Spain

Capital City Madrid

Major Cities here

Bordering Countries here

Flag here

Climate Cold winters and warm summers are the norm, while the southern coastal areas enjoy a mild Meditterranean climate. The northwest coast is cool and rainy year round.

Languages Castilian (official), plus the (4) recognized languages of Basque, Catalan, Galecian and Valenciano

Latitude/Longitude 40° 00'N, 4° 00'W

Official Currency: the Euro
effective 01/01/02, details (here)

Religions Catholic

Population 39,208,000

Land Area 499,440 sq km (192,584 sq miles)

Landforms The Meseta Plateau, surrounded by mountains (the Pyrenees, Cordillera Cantabrica and Sierra Morenos) covers the country's center. Major rivers include the Douro, Ebro, Guadalquivr and Tagus

Land Divisions 17 autonomous communities

Maps

European Continent here

European Continent provided by University of Texas, here

Spain Outline Map here

Spain Map, CIA version here

Spain's Autonomous Regions Map here

Balearic Islands here

Canary Islands here

Western Mediterranean Map here

Suggested Links

Spain web site here!

Spain Information Page here!

Weather in Madrid here!

Time and Date in Madrid