Spain 🇪🇸 is a fascinating country located in Southern Europe, part of the Europe region. Officially known as Kingdom of Spain, it is home to roughly 48.8 million people and covers an area of about 505,992 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of Spain — its capital Madrid, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
Spain on the map
Geographically, Spain belongs to Southern Europe within Europe. Its territory spans approximately 505,992 km², which makes it the 53rd largest country or territory on Earth.
Spain has a coastline as well as land borders with Andorra, France, Gibraltar, Portugal and Morocco — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Madrid, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how spanish life really works.
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Population and languages of Spain
Around 48.8 million people live in Spain, making it the 32nd most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Spain is called a Spanish.
The main language spoken here is Spanish. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Spain — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Practical information about Spain
The official currency is the Euro (EUR, symbol €). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Spain is +34. Websites from the country typically use the .es internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Spain are its flag, its capital Madrid, and its approximate population of 48.8 million.
Neighbouring countries
Spain shares borders with 5 countries:
Fun facts about Spain
- Spain's flag emoji is 🇪🇸 — its two-letter country code is ES and its three-letter code is ESP.
- Spain covers 505,992 km², ranking 53rd in the world by area.
- With about 48.8 million people, Spain holds the 32nd spot in the world population ranking.
- Spain is a member state of the United Nations.
- Spain shares borders with 5 countries.
Spain — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Spain?
- The capital of Spain is Madrid.
- What is the population of Spain?
- Spain has a population of approximately 48,848,840 people, ranking 32nd in the world.
- Where is Spain located?
- Spain is located in Southern Europe, part of the Europe region.
- What language is spoken in Spain?
- The main language spoken in Spain is Spanish.
- What currency is used in Spain?
- Spain uses the Euro (EUR).
