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Kingdom of Spain
🗺️ Madrid, Spain
Capital city
📍 40.4168°, -3.7038°View larger map →
📍 Essential Info
CapitalMadrid
TimezoneUTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time)
Population47.3M
Governmentparliamentary constitutional monarchy
🔌 Practical Info
Driving SideRight
Electrical PlugsType C, F (230V)
Internet Code.es
Internet Users95%
GDP per Capita$48,400
🌍 Geography
LocationSouthwestern Europe, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, North Atlantic Ocean, Bay of Biscay, and Pyrenees Mountains; southwest of France
Size Comparisonalmost five times the size of Kentucky; slightly more than twice the size of Oregon
Climatetemperate; clear, hot summers in interior, more moderate and cloudy along coast; cloudy, cold winters in interior, partly cloudy and cool along coast
Terrainlarge, flat to dissected plateau surrounded by rugged hills; Pyrenees Mountains in north
👥 People & Culture
Ethnic GroupsSpanish 84.8%, Moroccan 1.7%, Romanian 1.2%, other 12.3% (2021 est.)
ReligionsRoman Catholic 58.2%, atheist 16.2%, agnostic 10.8%, other 2.7%, non-believer 10.5%, unspecified 1.7% (2021 est.)
Median Age47.2 years
Life Expectancy83 years
National HolidayNational Day (Hispanic Day), 12 October (1492)
🎎 Cultural Tips
Greetings
Two kisses on the cheek (starting with the left) is standard for friends. Handshakes for formal situations.
Dining
Dinner is typically served after 9pm. Tapas culture encourages sharing. Tipping is not mandatory but appreciated.
Key Phrases
Hello: HolaThank you: GraciasPlease: Por favorExcuse me: PerdonGoodbye: Adios
Destinations in Spain
Data sourced from the CIA World Factbook