Spain

Where is Spain?

Spain is in Southern Europe, Europe, bordering Andorra, France, Portugal, Morocco. Drag or zoom the map, or open the full interactive world map.

Key facts

Capital

Madrid

Continent

Europe

Subregion

Southern Europe

Population

46,796,540

Land area

505,992 km²

ISO codes

ES / ESP

Languages

Spanish

Coastline

Has a coastline

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Calling code

+34

Internet domain

.es

How Spain compares

Spain ranks 30th of 194 countries on this site by population and 51st by land area — roughly 0.6% of their combined population. In Europe it ranks 6th of 45 by population and 4th by area. It has a coastline. It shares land borders with 4 other countries.

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Flag of Spain: colours

A pixel-accurate scan of the Spain flag breaks down as 53.5% red and 44.9% yellow.

• 53.5% red
• 44.9% yellow

Can you name a country from its colours alone? That is the whole idea behind the flag pie chart game.

Did you know?

1. Spain is the only European country with a land border on the African continent, via Ceuta and Melilla.
2. Flamenco — guitar, song, and dance — is UNESCO intangible heritage from Andalusia.
3. La Sagrada Família in Barcelona has been under construction since 1882 and is still unfinished.
4. The Camino de Santiago has drawn pilgrims across northern Spain for over a thousand years.
5. Tapas culture turns small plates into a social ritual of sharing and conversation.

Bordering countries

• Andorra
• France
• Portugal
• Morocco

Spain: frequently asked questions

What is the capital of Spain?

The capital of Spain is Madrid.

What continent is Spain in?

Spain is in Europe, specifically the Southern Europe subregion.

What is the population of Spain?

Spain has a population of roughly 46,796,540 people, across a land area of 505,992 km².

What language is spoken in Spain?

The main language of Spain is Spanish.

Which countries border Spain?

Spain shares a land border with 4 countries: Andorra, France, Portugal and Morocco.