| Area Total | 505,370 sq km |
| Climate | temperate; clear, hot summers in interior, more moderate and cloudy along coast; cloudy, cold winters in interior, partly cloudy and cool along coast |
| Natural Resources | coal, lignite, iron ore, copper, lead, zinc, uranium, tungsten, mercury, pyrites, magnesite, fluorspar, gypsum, sepiolite, kaolin, potash, hydropower, arable land |
| Imports | Germany 14.2%, France 11.9%, China 6.9%, Italy 6.8%, Netherlands 5.1%, UK 4% (2017) – machinery and equipment, fuels, chemicals, semi-finished goods, foodstuffs, consumer goods, measuring and medical control instruments |
| Exports | France 15.1%, Germany 11.3%, Italy 7.8%, Portugal 7.1%, UK 6.9%, US 4.4% (2017) – Exports – machinery, motor vehicles; foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals, medicines, other consumer goods |
| Government | parliamentary constitutional monarchy |
| Capital | Madrid |
| Population | 49.3 million (July 2018 est.) |
| Ethnicity | Spanish 86.4%, Morocco 1.8%, Romania 1.3%, other 10.5% (2018 est.) |
| Language | Castilian Spanish (official nationwide) 74%, Catalan (official in Catalonia, the Balearic Islands, and the Valencian Community (where it is known as Valencian)) 17%, Galician (official in Galicia) 7%, Basque (official in the Basque Country and in the Basquespeaking area of Navarre) 2%, Aranese (official in the northwest corner of Catalonia (Vall d’Aran) along with Catalan, <5,000 speakers) |
News about Spain
- What would be the impact on Spain if the US military left?by The Local Spain on May 7, 2026
US President Donald Trump is withdrawing troops from Germany and has threatened to do the same in Spain. The impact of such an exit would be considerable, especially where the US military is stationed, but is it likely to ever happen?
- American tourist seeks asylum in Spain due to 'genuine fear' of Trumpby The Local Spain on May 7, 2026
An American citizen has applied for political asylum in Spain's Balearic Islands, claiming that he fears returning to the US due to his politics.
- Spanish airlines freeze prices despite jet fuel shortagesby The Local Spain on May 7, 2026
Spanish airlines Iberia, Vueling and Air Europa have all said they are maintaining their regular flight schedules with no changes to their flights or prices, despite rising fuel costs caused by the war in Iran.
- Spanish city to fine neighbours who hang laundry on balcony up to €1,500by The Local Spain on May 7, 2026
The Spanish city of Lorca in Murcia has launched a campaign against unsightly objects on buildings, which includes washing being dried on balconies.
- Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Thursdayby The Local Spain on May 7, 2026
Spain's property prices rise by 16.9 percent year-on-year in April, labour minister calls for sick leave and holiday fund for the self-employed, and more news from Spain on Thursday 7th May.
- Hantavirus ship passengers to be evacuated to Spain's Canaries on May 11thby The Local Spain on May 7, 2026
A ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak will reach the Spanish island of Tenerife "within three days", with the evacuation of passengers to start from May 11th, the government said on Wednesday.
- Canary leader opposes Spain's decision to let Hantavirus ship dockby The Local Spain on May 6, 2026
Three people from a cruise ship hit with a deadly outbreak of a rare hantavirus were evacuated by air ambulance Wednesday and more than 100 passengers and crew will land in Tenerife by the weekend, despite opposition from the Canary government.
- Spain crowned country with most Blue Flag beaches in 2026by The Local Spain on May 6, 2026
This year, Spain is once again the world leader when it comes to the number of Blue Flag beaches. Find out which new beaches have been given this award in 2026.
- Pope to hold Mass at Barcelona's Sagrada Familia during Spain visitby The Local Spain on May 6, 2026
Pope Leo XIV will celebrate a Mass at Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Familia basilica during his six-day visit to Spain next month, according to the itinerary of his trip published Wednesday by the Vatican.
- US threatens to scrap EU visa waivers over data sharing demandsby The Local Spain on May 6, 2026
The US has given the European Union an ultimatum - grant access to sensitive police data or else lose access to visa-free travel for EU citizens.
- Spanish Word of the Day: Paguitasby The Local Spain on May 6, 2026
Here's a politically charged word that's trending in Spain currently and is used by Spaniards when criticising the government and people they consider to be lazy.
- Non-residents or foreigners? Spain's Canaries debate who should face property limitsby The Local Spain on May 6, 2026
For the last few years, the Canary Islands have been talking about limiting the number of foreign homebuyers in order to help solve their property crisis. Now politicians are debating who exactly should be the target of potential restrictions.
- Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesdayby The Local Spain on May 6, 2026
Woman in Spain receives landmark compensation payment for obstetric violence, Spanish government approves 37,000 public sector jobs and more news from Spain this Wednesday May 6th.
- Spain logs warmest April on recordby The Local Spain on May 5, 2026
It may not have been hot per se, but Spain just logged its warmest April since records began in 1961 with an average temperature of 15.1C last month, national weather agency Aemet has said.
- Spain's far right aims to use state funds to buy 'return tickets' for undocumentedby The Local Spain on May 5, 2026
Vox leader Santiago Abascal stated on Monday that in the regions where his party governs, public funds earmarked for migration policies will be used to finance "return tickets" and repatriations of undocumented immigrants.
- REVEALED: Where foreigners are buying the most homes in Cataloniaby The Local Spain on May 5, 2026
Interested in buying a property in Spain's region of Catalonia but would rather it not be in Barcelona? Here are the areas most popular with foreigners and the prices you can expect to pay.
- How AI will transform Spain's job market over the next decadeby The Local Spain on May 5, 2026
A new report has revealed just how transformative Artificial Intelligence could be for the Spanish job market over the next 10 years, with millions of jobs expected to be destroyed and new ones created.
- How does Spain's tax agency detect fraudulent declarations?by The Local Spain on May 15, 2025
If you live in Spain, you’ll need to be fully aware of all the tax implications and make sure you adhere to the rules, otherwise you may be fined or worse. Here's how the Spanish tax agency finds out if you're not declaring properly.
- GUIDE: How to complete Spain's annual tax returnby The Local Spain on April 12, 2022
You must complete your 2025-2026 'Declaración de la Renta' (annual income tax return) before June 30th 2026. This step-by-step guide can help you complete the process.
- Why you should go to Córdoba's mesmerising Patios Festivalby The Local Spain on May 8, 2020
Every May, locals in the Andalusian city of Córdoba open up their private courtyards to visitors who are left mesmerised by their dizzying floral displays. Here's everything you need to know about Córdoba's Patios Festival in 2026.
- In photos: Easter in Spain under the coronavirus lockdownby El País (In English Section | EL PAÍS) on April 9, 2020
Reuters photographer Jon Nazca has traveled to Ronda in the southern Spanish city of Málaga to compare this year’s empty streets to the festivities seen in 2019 and 2018
- Catalan premier announces snap election amid dispute over role as deputyby Camilo S. Baquero (In English Section | EL PAÍS) on January 29, 2020
In a surprise institutional statement, Quim Torra said the date will not be set until the regional budget is passed in parliament
- El Rotoby El Roto (In English Section | EL PAÍS) on January 29, 2020
El Roto cartoon, January 29, 2020
- Spaniard in Wuhan faces tough choice: Stay with husband or evacuateby Jaime Santirso (In English Section | EL PAÍS) on January 29, 2020
Spain is planning to repatriate citizens who are trapped in the Chinese city due to a coronavirus outbreak, but for Dácil Sánchez that means leaving her partner behind
- Deià: The Spanish village with more tourist accommodation than residentsby Juan Antonio Bauzá (In English Section | EL PAÍS) on January 29, 2020
The picturesque spot in Mallorca is home to just over 600 people, but the high number of visitors in the summer is putting a strain on resources
- Spain trying to evacuate its citizens from Wuhan along with French, British nationalsby Pablo Linde, Agencies (In English Section | EL PAÍS) on January 28, 2020
China has recommended that foreigners stay put in the quarantined city, but added that it will not prevent them from leaving
- Jailed Catalan leader speaks in parliament on Article 155: “It did nothing to stop us”by Pere Ríos, Camilo S. Baquero (In English Section | EL PAÍS) on January 28, 2020
Oriol Junqueras, who is serving a 13-year sentence for his role in the 2017 breakaway bid, appeared at an investigation commission into the suspension of the Catalan government’s regional powers
- Catalan premier challenges regional parliament by refusing to give up seatby Pere Ríos, Camilo S. Baquero (In English Section | EL PAÍS) on January 28, 2020
Quim Torra got his Together for Catalonia party to abstain from the day’s voting after the speaker warned him that his own vote would not be counted
- Spanish dentist caught secretly filming colleague undress given three yearsby J. J. Gálvez (In English Section | EL PAÍS) on January 28, 2020
The female employee discovered a pen drive that had been used to record her when she got changed at the Madrid clinic where she worked. The victim has also won compensation
- Civil Guard colonel slams actions of Mossos chief during independence driveby J. J. Gálvez (In English Section | EL PAÍS) on January 27, 2020
Diego Pérez de los Cobos tells court he would have removed Josep Lluís Trapero from his role as head of the regional police force for his leadership in 2017
































