Spain

Spain Quick Facts…

Official NameKingdom of Spain
Common NameSpain – /ˈspeɪn/
NationalitySpaniard(s) – noun, Spanish – adjective
IndependenceReceived in 1492
Administrative Divisions17 autonomous communities and 2 autonomous cities
Total Population47.2 million (#32) with 81.6% urbanized – 2023 estimate
Major Urban AreasMadrid (capital city), Barcelona, Valencia
Major LanguagesSpanish (official), Catalan, Galician, Basque, Aranese
Electricity Access100% of total population
Internet Access94% of total population
CurrencyEuros (EUR)
Real GDP (PPP)$1.8 trillion – 2021 estimate
Real GDP per Capita$37,900 (#54) – 2021 estimate
Total Area505,370 sq km / 195,124 sq mi (#54) with 1.3% water area
Geographic RegionEurope – Southern Europe
Bordering CountriesAndorra, France, Gibraltar, Portugal, Morocco (Ceuta and Melilla)
Bordering Water BodiesMediterranean Sea, North Atlantic Ocean, Bay of Biscay

National Anthem: “National Anthem of Spain”