| Country | Spain |
| Continent | Europe, Africa |
| Location | 40.46370 N, 3.74920 W |
| Map of Spain |  |
| Flag |  |
| Area | 505,990 km² |
| Coastline | 1,191.7 miles |
| Neighboring Countries | Portugal
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| Time Zone | CET (UTC +1)
WET (UTC) CEST (UTC +2) WEST (UTC +1) |
| Population | 46.56 million (2016) |
| Symbol |  |
| National Day | October 12th, 1492 |
| Prime Minister of Spain | Mariano Rajoy |
| King of Spain | Felipe VI of Spain |
| National Anthem | ‘’Marcha Real” |
| National Animal | Bulls |
| National Bird | Imperial Eagle |
| National Flower | Carnation |
| National Game | Football |
| National Tree | Encina (Evergreen Oak) |
| National Drink | Sangria |
| National Language | Spanish |
| Seasons in Spain | Winter Season
Spring Season Summer Season Autumn Season |
| Prestigious Awards of Spain |
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| Religion in Spain | Roman Catholic (68%)
Irreligious (27%) Others Religion (2%) |
| Average Marriage age in Spain | 33.6 years for men and 32.6 years for women |
| Capital | Madrid (400 26’N 30 42’W) |
| Number of Provinces | 52 Provinces |
| Largest Province in Spain | Badajoz |
| Smallest Province in Spain | Ceuta |
| Largest City in Spain | Madrid |
| Smallest City in Spain | Tarragona |
| Literacy rate | 98.7% (males)
97.5% (females) |
| Type of Government | Monarchy
Unitary State Constitutional Monarchy Parliamentary System |
| GDP | PPP – $1.769 trillion (2017)
Nominal – $1.232 trillion (2017) |
| GDP per capita | $38,239 (2017) |
| Total number of Political parties in Spain | 10 political parties |
| Currency | Euro (€) (EUR) |
| Calling Code | +34 |
| Internet TLD | .es |
| ISO 3166 code | ES |
| Festivals of Spain | Three Kings Day
Day of Saint Anthony San Sebastian Festival Jarramplas CutreCon Trash Film Festival The Arizkun Carnival (Jumping the Bonfire) Sitges Carnival International Animation Festival Las Fallas Festival Holy Week (Semana Santa) Saint George Festival Feria de Sevilla Fiesta de San Isidro Moors and Christians Festival Night of San Juan Haro Wine Festival International Festival of Music and Dance EI Colacho (Baby Jumping) Festival Running of the Bulls (Fiesta de San Fermin) Feast of St. James Near Death Festival Festa Major de Gracia Aste Nagusia La Tomatina Fiestas de la Mare de Deu de la Salut in Algemesi San Sebastian International Film Festival Fiesta De La Merce Hispanic Day/Columbus Day Annual Horror and Fantasy Film Festival San Andres Festival All Saints’ Day Nadal (Christmas) Dia de los Santos Inocentes Els Enfarinats |
| Monuments | The Alhambra
Great Mosque of Cordoba Burgos Cathedral Basilica of La Sagrada Familia Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela Burgos Cathedral Alcazar fortress in Segovia Majorca Cathedral Nuestra Senora del Pilar Basilica Roman Theatre in Merida La Giralda Tower |
| Wildlife Sanctuaries in Spain | 15 National parks |
| Longest River in Spain | Tagus |
| Largest Lake | Lago de Sanabria |
| Highest Mountain in Spain | Teide |
| Highest waterfall in Spain | Cascada del Cinca |
| Biggest Airport in Spain | Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas |
| Biggest dam in Spain | Aldeadavila Dam |
| Tallest building in Spain | Torre PwC |
| Richest person of Spain | Amancio Ortega |
| Best places to visit in Spain | Barcelona
Granada Spanish Islands Madrid Seville Valencia San Sebastian Cordoba Toledo Santiago de Compostela |
| Official Website | www.spain.info |
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