| 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
- UPDATE: Hoax bomb threats disrupt flights around Europeby The Local Spain on November 3, 2026
About 10 European flights were targeted by bomb threats on Tuesday, forcing the brief closure of a Warsaw airport and the scrambling of air force planes in Rome, authorities said.
- How much will I need to earn to apply for Spain's Digital Nomad Visa in 2027?by The Local Spain on November 3, 2026
If you're thinking of moving to Spain on the Digital Nomad Visa next year, it's important to know the financial requirements to qualify. There are indications that the threshold will increase in 2027. Here's what you need to know.
- Activists file Vatican complaint against Spanish pro-bullfighting priestsby The Local Spain on November 3, 2026
Animal activists filed a formal complaint at the Vatican Tuesday asking the Catholic Church to denounce five Spanish priests whom they accuse of glorifying animal cruelty in defending bullfighting.
- Spain's Valencia to limit bike and e-scooter tour groups to 10 peopleby The Local Spain on November 3, 2026
The eastern Spanish city of Valencia continues its fight against overtourism, rolling out a new measure to keep the peace between locals and holidaymakers on bikes or e-scooters.
- Spanish footballer dies after collision with goalkeeperby The Local Spain on November 3, 2026
Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel has died as a result of injuries he suffered in a sickening collision with FC Andorra's goalkeeper in a Spanish second division match, his club said Tuesday.
- Spanish police dismantle Madrid housing protesters' 'tent city'by The Local Spain on November 3, 2026
Police have dismantled a huge protest tent encampment in Madrid's Puerta del Sol square, authorities and activists said Tuesday, more than a month after it was set up in the centre of the Spanish capital to protest the country's housing crisis.
- Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesdayby The Local Spain on November 3, 2026
November to bring rain and storms to Spain, Spanish job creation to halve in next two years, Spain has most deaths from train crashes in EU in last 25 years and more news on Tuesday November 3rd.
- Fridge cyberattack on supermarkets across Europe prompts EU warningby The Local Spain on November 3, 2026
A suspected cyberattack hit grocery stores across at least nine European countries on Monday, prompting the EU to warn of a deliberate attempt to disrupt the bloc's food supply chain.
- LISTED: The 11 best bank accounts in Spain in November 2026by The Local Spain on November 2, 2026
If you're looking to make your money work better for you, potentially earn more interest and avoid bank fees, here are the best account accounts to consider opening this November.
- At least two migrants die trying to reach Spain's Canariesby The Local Spain on November 2, 2026
Two migrants were found dead aboard an inflatable boat bound for Spain's Canary Islands, while five others reportedly died during the crossing, Spanish maritime rescuers said on Monday, citing survivors.
- Ryanair to hit passengers in Europe with 'double-digit' hikes in air faresby The Local Spain on November 2, 2026
Irish no-frills airline Ryanair said Monday it would launch a cost-cutting drive and hike fares next year to help offset the impact of soaring jet fuel prices driven by the Middle East war.
- Millions of TVs in Spain will need to be retuned on November 5thby The Local Spain on November 2, 2026
On November 5th, viewers will have to retune their TVs to continue receiving all the channels on Digital Terrestrial Television, which will now start showing broadcasts in ultra high definition.
- Your verdict: Is Manchego the best Spanish cheese?by The Local Spain on November 2, 2026
We asked our readers what their favourite Spanish cheeses are to find out if the well-known Manchego came out on top or if other cheeses are more popular.
- Spain’s train drivers call more strike days following crashby The Local Spain on November 2, 2026
Train drivers in Spain have called for two new stoppage days this month, following the recent Urda rail collision.
- Four US citizens and one Canadian among Spain train crash deadby The Local Spain on November 2, 2026
Four US citizens and one each from Canada, Japan, Argentina, Mexico, Tunisia and the Czech Republic were among the 69 killed in last week's high-speed train collision in Spain, authorities said.
- Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Mondayby The Local Spain on November 2, 2026
Authorities identify 66 of the 69 of the Urda rail collision victims, government to approve financial aid for those affected by the crash, Madrid encampment to disperse into the neighbourhoods, and more news from Spain this Monday November 2nd.
- Spanish village gathers for memorial Mass for train crash victimsby The Local Spain on October 31, 2026
Residents and local officials gathered on Saturday in a Spanish village near the site of a high-speed train collision that killed at least 69 people for a memorial Mass honouring the victims.
- Where in Spain is Monday November 2nd a public holiday?by The Local Spain on October 30, 2026
As November 1st or All Saints’ Day falls on a Sunday in 2026, only nine regions in Spain have decided to move the usual public holiday to Monday 2nd.
- Visas and integration: What a Vox-PP government could mean for Brits in Spainby The Local Spain on October 27, 2026
Spain's right-wing bloc is promising sweeping changes to immigration and residency policies that would directly impact UK nationals in the country, as well as a different diplomatic approach to Brexit and Gibraltar.
- Everything that changes in Spain in November 2026by The Local Spain on October 20, 2026
November 2026 is set to be a pivotal month in Spain, with everything from a snap election and a general strike taking place, disrupted travel, as well new legislation such as the bottle deposit law and a key vote on housing laws for tenants.
- 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

































Recent Comments