| Capital: | Madrid; (largest city) |
| Leader: | King: King Juan Carlos I |
| Leader: | Prime Minister: Mariano Rajoy |
| Government type: | Kingdom of Spain |
| Population: | 47,370,542 (Source: CountryReports.org) |
| Languages: | Castilian Spanish (official) 74%, Catalan 17%, Galician 7%, and Basque 2% 1. |
| Ethnic Diversity: | blend of Mediterranean and Nordic type |
| Official Currency: | Euro (€) Convert to Euro |
| Climate: |
There are three different climate zones in Spain but overall it is a Mediterranean climate, distinguished by mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers. The central plateau possesses a climate determined by the continent with hot, arid summers and cold winters. The Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias and Galicia enjoy a coastal climate, having cooler summers and mild winters. The weather is typically cloudy with repeated rainfall. |
| National Holiday: | 12 Oct. - Fiesta Nacional de España ; ( Día de la Hispanidad ) |
| Religion: | Roman Catholic 94%, other 6% 2 |
| Area: | total: 195,124 (sq. miles) 505,370 (sq. kilometers) |
| Country Dialing Code: | 34 |
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