Daily life in the land of the fiesta moves slowly and runs late. Spain is a beautiful, interesting, and dynamic country with a lot of regional variety. And locals always welcome visitors with an amazing atmosphere, great food, and amazing wine. Spain is a passionate, dynamic country that’s wallet-friendly, unlike the rest of western Europe. Do you need any more reasons to visit? Make sure to check out our articles to get some helpful travel tips, tricks, and suggestions before you visit.
Basic Information About Spain
Population
Spain is home to 47 million people. Around 89.67% of the total population consists of ethnic Spaniards.
Official Language
The official language is Spanish.
Currency
Spain’s official currency is the Euro.
Geography
With a territory of 505,990 square kilometres, Spain is the 4th largest country Europe.Spain borders with 5 different country, Morocco, France, Portugal, Gibraltar and Andorra.
Climate
Due to its large size Spain has three different climate The Mediterranean climate, The semi-arid climate and the oceanic climate with four different seasons. The winters (December- March) regularly have temperatures around 15 °C while the summers are relatively hot with the average temperature ranging between 23 and 40 °C.
Economy & Budget
Spain is a developed country with a mixed economy. The average monthly income is 1800 Euros, making Spain a relatively expensive country. Backpackers can survive with around $60 per day, while mid-range travelers spend between $90 and $120 per day on average.
Capital
Madrid is the capital city of Spain with a total population of 6.5 million.
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