Discover Spain
Diversified economy, 2nd most visited country globally. Strong tourism, tech, agriculture.
About Spain
Geography
Area: 505,992 sq km
- • Temperate: hot dry summers inland, moderate along coast
- • Canary Islands: subtropical year-round
Government
Type: parliamentary constitutional monarchy
Capital: Madrid
Economy
Diversified economy, 2nd most visited country globally. Strong tourism, tech, agriculture.
GDP: $1.427 trillion
Per Capita: $30,100
Demographics
Population: 47,222,613
Languages: Castilian Spanish 74%, Catalan 17%, Galician 7%, Basque 2%
Religions: Roman Catholic 58%, atheist 16%, agnostic 11%
Explore Spain's Regions
Discover 19 distinct regions, each with unique landscapes and culture.
Major Cities in Spain
Explore 50 cities with unique attractions and experiences.
Travel Essentials
📞 Contact & Emergency
Phone Code: +34
Currency: Euro (EUR)
universal: 112
guardiaCivil: 062
nationalPolice: 091
⚡ Practical Info
Electricity: 230V / 50Hz / Type C, F
Driving: Right
Water: ✅ Safe
💰 Tipping
- • 5-10% in restaurants for good service
- • Cafes: round up
- • Taxi: round up
When to Visit Spain
✅ Best Months
March, April, May, September, October
🔥 Peak Season
June-August (40C+ inland)
💎 Off Season
November-February (mild south, cold north)
Las Fallas in Valencia
Semana Santa, Feria de Abril
San Fermin (Running of the Bulls)
La Tomatina
Top Destinations in Spain
Cultural Tips
- 💡Lunch 2-3 PM, dinner 9-10 PM
- 💡Siesta culture in smaller towns (2-5 PM)
- 💡Nightlife starts at midnight
- 💡Sunday is family day — shops closed
- 💡Flamenco is from Andalusia, not all of Spain
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