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| Area (sq km): | 504,782 | |
| Population: | 40,448,191 | |
| Nationality: | Spanish, Spaniard |
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| Local Name: | Espana | |
| Language: | Castilian Spanish, Catalan, Galician, Basque |
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| Time Zone: | +1 GMT | |
| Currency: | 1 euro = 100 cents | |
| Rate: | www.xe.com | |
| Capital: | Madrid | |
| Dialling Code: | +34 | |
| Electricity: | 230V/50Hz | |
| Internet Code: | .es | |
| Religion: | Roman Catholic | |
| Climate: | Mediterranean, Marine West Coast |
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| Government: | Parliamentary Monarchy | |
| Inoculations: | None | |
| Driving: | Right | |
| Int'l License: | Not Required | |
| Banking: | M-F 9.00-14.00 | |
| Major Airports: | Alicante(ALC), Barcelona(BCN), Girona(GRO), Ibiza(IBZ), Jerez(XRY), Lanzarote(ACE), Madrid(MAD), Malaga(AGP), Mallorca(PMI), Seville(SVQ), Valencia(VLC) |
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Bullfighting in Spain
Like flamenco dancing and sangria, bullfighting in Spain is an intrinsic part of the country’s culture. You may or may not wish to see for yourself when... Bullfighting in Spain
Pablo Picasso & Salvador Dali
Proudly boasting names such as Pablo Picasso, Diego de Velazquez, Salvador Dali, Francisco de Goya and Antoni Gaudi, Spain is home to fabulous architecture,... Pablo Picasso
Spanish wine
Spanish wine is beginning to make a major impact at international wine competitions. From Spain villas you will learn that the deep red Rioja of northern... Spanish wine
Sagrada Familia in Barcelona
Barcelona is a cosmopolitan and exciting city with an array of attractions for both tourists and locals alike and a plethora of Barcelona apartments to... the Sagrada Familia and Antoni Gaudi
Benidorm beaches
Are you thinking of a holiday in the sun? Why not try the ever popular Benidorm holiday, located on the Costa Blanca of Spain? Costa Blanca villas are... Benidorm beaches