Spain: flag, capital and facts

Flag of Spain

Spain is a country in Southern Europe. Its capital is Madrid. It covers about 505,992 km² (195,365 sq mi). The official language is Spanish. It shares land borders with 5 countries.

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Spain at a glance

Official name
Kingdom of Spain
Capital
Madrid
Region
Southern Europe (Europe)
Area
505,992 km² (195,365 sq mi)
Official language
Spanish
Currency
Euro (€)
People
Spanish
Calling code
+34
Internet domain
.es
Landlocked
No
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Spain is Madrid.

Spain is in Southern Europe, part of the Europe region.

Spain uses the Euro (€).

The official language of Spain is Spanish.

Spain borders Andorra, France, Gibraltar, Portugal and Morocco.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).