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Spain

España
Capital
Madrid
Population
47.5M
Area
505,990 km²
Language
Spanish

Spain is a country in Southern Europe, Europe. Its capital is Madrid, with a population of approximately 47.5M and a total area of 505,990 km². The official language is Spanish and the currency is the Euro (€).

📊 Quick Facts about Spain

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Population
47.5M
total residents
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Total Area
505,990 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
94/km²
people per km²
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GDP (nominal)
$1.42T
total output
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GDP per Capita
$29,890
per person
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Currency
Euro (€)
legal tender
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Language(s)
Spanish
official
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Coastline
4,964 km
total shore
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Timezone
UTC+1/2
UTC offset
🎂
Independence
1479
established
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Local Time in Madrid

Spain covers an area of 505,990 km² with a population density of 94/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $1.42T ($29,890 per capita) and gained independence in 1479. It has a coastline of 4,964 km.

Did You Know?

Spain is the world's largest producer of olive oil, supplying 45% of global production. It also invented the mop, the stapler, and the submarine.

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✈️ Travel Information for Spain

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Best Time to Visit
April–June, September–October
Mediterranean south, continental center, Atlantic north
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Cost of Travel
Mid
vs global average
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Visa
Visa-free for EU/US/UK (Schengen)
entry requirements

⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before travel.

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📍 Spain on the Map

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📍 Madrid, Spain
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🏆 Spain World Rankings

14th
Economy
14th largest economy globally
2nd
Tourism
2nd most visited country in the world
1st
Olive Oil
World's largest olive oil producer (45% of global supply)
1st
Football
Most FIFA World Cup + UEFA Euro titles combined

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions about Spain

What is the capital of Spain?

The capital of Spain is Madrid.

What continent is Spain in?

Spain is located in Europe, in the Southern Europe region.

What currency does Spain use?

Spain uses the Euro (€). The international calling code is +34.

What is the GDP of Spain?

Spain has a GDP of $1.42T, with a GDP per capita of $29,890.

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