Geography
Spain is in Southern Europe, Europe. Its listed coordinates are 40, -4; it has Andorra, France, Gibraltar, Morocco, Portugal.
Neighboring countries: Andorra, France, Gibraltar, Morocco, Portugal
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Spain
Spain is a country in Southern Europe. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Madrid
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Southern Europe
- Population
- 49.3 million
- Area
- 505,992 km²
- Currency
- euro (EUR)
- Official language
- Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician
- Calling code
- +34
- Internet TLD
- .es
- Time zone
- UTC, UTC+01:00
Spain map preview: 40.00, -4.00
People and Culture
Spain uses Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Spain varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Spain is recorded with the official name Kingdom of Spain. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Madrid
- Southern Europe cultural and historic sites
- Europe map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Madrid
- Time zone data: UTC, UTC+01:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Spain is grouped under Europe.
- Spain has a listed area of 505,992 km².
- Spain is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Spain
What is the capital of Spain?
The capital of Spain is Madrid.
What continent is Spain in?
Spain is in Europe.
What currency does Spain use?
Spain uses the euro.
What language is spoken in Spain?
Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician is listed for Spain in this database.