Apart from being one of the most frequented tourist destinations on the planet, Spain offers a high quality of life at affordable costs.
Its privileged location offers a gateway to Europe from the American continent. The laid-back lifestyle, the ancient culture, the warmth of its people with of the most cherished cuisines in the world, attract more people every year that make Spain their new home.
Here are some notable country facts.
Country Data
| Population | 47,435,597 (estimated 2022) |
| Capital City | Madrid |
| Climate | There are three main climatic zones: the Mediterranean climate on the Mediterranean coast, the southern Atlantic and center-of-the-country, the semi-arid climate in the southeastern quarter of the country; and the oceanic climate in the north. |
| Time Zone | UTC+1 (UTC+2 on Summer) |
| Language | Spanish (European). There are other languages that are official in the autonomous communities, the main ones being Catalan, Basque, Galician, and Aragonese, among others. |
| Local Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Religion | 75.2% Christianity, 21.0% No religion, 3.3% Islam, 0.5% Other |
Main Cities
| City | Population | Average temperature | Altitude |
| Madrid Metro Area | 6,052,247 | 35.6⁰F – 93.2⁰F | 2,130 ft |
| Barcelona Metro Area | 5,030,679 | 42.8⁰F – 89.6⁰F | 0 – 40 ft |
| Valencia Metro Area | 1,551,585 | 39.2⁰F – 89.0⁰F | 0 – 50 ft |
Climate
The climate varies in Spain where the coolest areas are in the north, northwest and in the Pyrenees on the French border. The hottest in the of the center of the mainland, and the Mediterranean coast.
Due to its location and climatic conditions, it is very rare for hurricanes to occur in the country.