Spain Quick Facts…
Official Name | Kingdom of Spain |
Common Name | Spain – /ˈspeɪn/ |
Nationality | Spaniard(s) – noun, Spanish – adjective |
Independence | Received in 1492 |
Administrative Divisions | 17 autonomous communities and 2 autonomous cities |
Total Population | 47.2 million (#32) with 81.6% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Madrid (capital city), Barcelona, Valencia |
Major Languages | Spanish (official), Catalan, Galician, Basque, Aranese |
Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
Internet Access | 94% of total population |
Currency | Euros (EUR) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $1.8 trillion – 2021 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $37,900 (#54) – 2021 estimate |
Total Area | 505,370 sq km / 195,124 sq mi (#54) with 1.3% water area |
Geographic Region | Europe – Southern Europe |
Bordering Countries | Andorra, France, Gibraltar, Portugal, Morocco (Ceuta and Melilla) |
Bordering Water Bodies | Mediterranean Sea, North Atlantic Ocean, Bay of Biscay |
National Anthem: “National Anthem of Spain”