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🇪🇸 Spain Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Spain is a country in Southern Europe, Europe. It covers a total area of 505,990 km² and has a coastline of 4,964 km. It shares land borders with 4 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Europe
geographical region
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Region
Southern Europe
sub-region
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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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Coastline
4,964 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+1/2
UTC offset
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Independence
1479
established
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Climate
Mediterranean south, continental center, Atlantic north
general type

Location and Position

Spain is situated in Southern Europe, within the broader continent of Europe. The country has a coastline of 4,964 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Spain covers a total area of 505,990 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 47.5M across this area, the population density is 94/km². The capital city is Madrid.

Climate

The climate of Spain is mediterranean south, continental center, atlantic north. The best time to visit is generally April–June, September–October, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Spain

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France
Paris
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Andorra
Andorra la Vella
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Portugal
Lisbon

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Spain located?

Spain is located in Southern Europe, Europe. The capital city is Madrid.

How large is Spain?

Spain has a total area of 505,990 km² with a population density of 94/km².

What countries border Spain?

Spain shares land borders with: France, Andorra, Portugal, Morocco (Ceuta/Melilla).

What is the climate of Spain?

The climate of Spain is Mediterranean south, continental center, Atlantic north. The best time to visit is April–June, September–October.

What timezone is Spain in?

Spain observes UTC+1/2 timezone.

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