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 (€).
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.
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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Gaudí's unfinished UNESCO basilica — under construction since 1882 and still going
A UNESCO Moorish palace and fortress of breathtaking geometric artistry
Gaudí's UNESCO mosaic park of surreal architecture overlooking Barcelona
One of the world's finest art museums, home to Velázquez, Goya and El Greco
The capital of Spain is Madrid.
The official language(s) of Spain are Spanish.
The population of Spain is approximately 47.5M.
Spain uses the Euro (€).
Spain is located in Europe, in the Southern Europe region.
Spain has a GDP of $1.42T, with a GDP per capita of $29,890.
The best time to visit Spain is April–June, September–October. The climate is Mediterranean south, continental center, Atlantic north.
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