Spain
Kingdom of Spain
People: Spanish
Spain is famed for its regional diversity, from Barcelona and Madrid to the beaches of the Costas and the Canary Islands. Spain is located in Southern Europe and has a population of around 49.3 million. Its capital city is Madrid, and the most widely spoken official language is Basque.
By the numbers, Spain is the 31st most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.62% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 51st out of 196, with a population density of roughly 97 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Spain — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Kingdom of Spain |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Madrid |
| Continent | Europe |
| Region | Southern Europe |
| Population | 49,315,949 |
| Area | 505,992 km² |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) € |
| Official Languages | Basque, Catalan, Galician, Spanish |
| Dialling Code | +34 |
| Internet TLD | .es |
| Timezones | UTC, UTC+01:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 |
| ISO Code | ES / ESP |
| Borders | Andorra, France, Portugal, Morocco |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Spain
What is the capital and currency of Spain?
The capital of Spain is Madrid and the currency is the Euro (EUR), symbol €.
What is the capital of Spain?
The capital of Spain is Madrid.
What currency does Spain use?
Spain uses the Euro (EUR, symbol: €).
What language do they speak in Spain?
The official languages of Spain are Basque and Catalan and Galician and Spanish.
What is the dialling code for Spain?
The international dialling code for Spain is +34.
What side of the road does Spain drive on?
Spain drives on the right-hand side of the road.
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