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Spain

Kingdom of Spain

Europe · Southern Europe

Capital
Madrid
Population
46.8M
Area
505,992 km²
Region
Southern Europe
Languages
Spanish
Currency
Euro (€)

Location on the World Map

Spain
Europe · Southern Europe
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ContinentEurope · Southern Europe

Famous Personality

Pablo Picasso

artist

He was one of the most influential painters of the 20th century and co-founded Cubism.

Local Delicacy

Paella

This famous rice dish is traditionally cooked with saffron, vegetables, and seafood or meat.

National Symbols

National animalBull
National birdSpanish imperial eagle

Famous Landmark & Geography

Sagrada Família, a famous landmark of Spain

Sagrada Família

Antoni Gaudí's unfinished basilica in Barcelona is one of Spain's most iconic monuments.

Agriculture & Produce

Most grown cropOlives

Spain is the world's leading olive producer, with vast groves central to its farm economy.

Most grown fruitOranges

Oranges are Spain's most iconic fruit, especially from the major citrus regions on the Mediterranean coast.

Major Cities

Madrid Barcelona Valencia Seville Zaragoza

Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)

1Teide3,718 m
2Mulhacen3,479 m
3Aneto3,404 m
4Veleta3,398 m

Major Airports

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport · Madrid
IATA MADICAO LEMD
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona–El Prat Airport · Barcelona
IATA BCNICAO LEBL
Palma de Mallorca Airport · Palma
IATA PMIICAO LEPA
Málaga–Costa del Sol Airport · Málaga
IATA AGPICAO LEMG

Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)

1
Spanish guitar

The Spanish guitar is central to flamenco, classical, and popular music across Spain.

2
Cajón

The cajón became a core flamenco percussion instrument and is now widely used in Spanish music.

3
Castanets

Castanets are an iconic percussion instrument associated with Spanish dance and regional folklore.

4
Bandurria

The bandurria is a bright-sounding plucked lute widely used in rondallas and folk ensembles.

5
Dulzaina

The dulzaina is a traditional double-reed instrument prominent in festive and regional music.

Major Rivers

Ebro Tagus Guadalquivir Duero

Bordering Countries

AndorraFranceGibraltarPortugalMorocco

Traditional Dress

Local people in the traditional dress of Spain

Traditional Spanish folk dress