The flag of Spain is composed of three horizontal bands of red, yellow and red, with the yellow band twice the height of the red bands. In the yellow band is the national coat of arms offset slightly towards the hoist side of center.

Spain

Kingdom of Spain

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Spain (officially Kingdom of Spain) is an independent country located in Southern Europe, Europe. With a population of 49,315,949 people, it ranks #31 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 505,992 km² (#53 globally), with a population density of 97 people per km². The capital city is Madrid. The official languages are Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician.

Key Facts

Population

49,315,949

#31 world ranking

Area

505,992 km²

#53 world ranking

Population Density

97/km²

Capital

Madrid

Driving Side

Right

Timezones

2

UTC

Continent

Europe

Bordering Countries

5

neighboring countries

Languages

Currency

Bordering Countries (5)

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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 49,315,949 people, ranking #31 in the world by population.
How big is Spain?
Spain covers an area of 505,992 km², ranking #53 in the world by area. The population density is 97 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Spain?
The official languages of Spain are: Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician.
What is the currency of Spain?
The currency of Spain is euro (€).
What countries border Spain?
Spain shares borders with 5 countries: France, Morocco, Portugal, Andorra, Gibraltar.

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