spain

Spain is located on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe. Its mainland is bordered to the south and east by the Mediterranean Sea except for a small land boundary with Gibraltar; to the north and northeast by France and Andorra and to the west and northwest by Portugal. It also includes the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean and the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the African Coast. It is the second largest country in Western Europe and the fifth largest country in Europe.

Tourism is a very important part of the country’s economy and this is not surprising as Spain is blessed not only with remarkably good weather all year round but also with its cultural heritage, its many beach resorts and its exceptional architecture.

Total Area: 505,990 km2

Capital: Madrid

Country Code: +34

Country Population: 46,464,053

Credit Cards: All major credit cards accepted: American Express, Visa, Master Card and Diners Club

Currency: Euro

Departure Tax: Included in the price of your ticket.

Drives: Right

Electricity: 230 V

Ethnic Groups: 87% Spanish; 13% other

Location: Central Europe

Official Language(s): Spanish (Castillian), Basque, Catalan

Religion: Catholic, Agnostic

Time Zone: CET (UTC +1)

Tipping: Tipping is expected on top of a fluxuating Value Added Tax. “Rounding up” is common.