Spain

Area: 499 542 SQ KM

Capital: Madrid

Language: Spanish

Population: 40,491,052

Religion: Roman Catholics, Catholics, Apostolic

Time Zones: GMT + 1

Electricity: 230V/50HZ

Passport: EU Nationals do not require a passport.

Currency: Euro

Health: There are no extreme health precautions. Consult with your doctor before traveling. Ensure all your routine vaccinations are up to date and consider taking a Hepatitis B shot.

Climate: The climate varies due to the size of the Spain and its differing landscapes. Each area offers a contrasting climate however the Spanish climate is mostly characterized by dry, hot summers and mild, rainy winters.

International Dialing Code: 34

Geography of Spain:

Geographically, Spain covers 499 542 square kilometers in the south west of Europe. It is bordered by three seas including the Bay of Biscay in the north, The Mediterranean in the north east which stretches 1660 km (1030miles) long and the Atlantic Ocean which is 710km (440miles) long.

Spain is bordered by France and Andorra on the north and Portugal is situated on the west with Africa on the south. The Balearic Islands are situated off the east coast of Spain and off the south west coast are the Canary Islands.

More Information on Spain

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Business

Buying a house in Spain

Living among neighbours

Legal recommendations for purchasing a house

Barcelona and Zaragoza - ideal cities for congresses

Travel

Almeria

Bilbao, a renovated city

Spain’s Network of Paradores: live like a king

Taste the wine culture

Ibiza, The White Island

Lleida, a city of Templars

San Sebastian

Segovia, the Roman city

Not without my pet

Lifestyle and History

Corpus Christi

South Pyrenees and the Rivers of the World

Philip II, a prudent king at the helm of an empire

Isabel II, an early queen

Leisure

Leisure parks in Spain

Theme parks in Spain

Spas in Galicia

Majorca turns green

Adventure in the Gallego

Port Aventura celebrates its 10th anniversary

Ski Resorts

Ski Adventure