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Spanish  Passage, also better known as the Kingdom of Spain, is a country on  the Iberian Peninsula in Western Europe. Spain is

 

also a member of the European Union. The mainland of Spain has long borders and Spain is bordered on the south and east by the Mediterranean Sea and Gibraltar, on the west and northwestern parts by Portugal, and on the north-northeast  by France, Andorra and the Bay of Biscay.

 

 

Learn more about Spain

It is interesting to note that Spain has the longest common border between all  EU countries  ; The border with Portugal is 1.214 km. Spain is the  second largest country in Western Europe  , which, of course, will have other territories besides its homeland . Examples include  the Canary Islands  off the African Atlantic coast  , several autonomous cities such as Melilla, and several inhabited and uninhabited islands, such as Alboran, Shafarinas, Alozmas, and Wales della Gomera.
Today's Spain can be considered a democracy, committed to a parliamentary system governed by the monarchy. Spain is one of the top economies in the world and is the thirteenth largest economy in the world. The first wise men came to Spain about 35,000 years ago. The territory of this country has undergone great events in different historical periods. 
After the formation of Spain as an independent state in 1492, this country became a superpower and is one of the first conquerors of the Americas. There are currently more than 500 million Hispanics living in the Americas, as evidenced by this.

 

 

Canary Islands  - Canary Islands, a paradise that rejuvenates you.

 

 

Old name of Spain

Spain has a history full of ups and downs. It has the largest part of  the Iberian Islands  and the name of Spain has changed many times throughout history. As the extensive history of Spain is beyond the scope of this article, we suggest that you refer to authoritative books and articles to study the history of Spain. Throughout history, the name of Spain has been chosen for this country on several different occasions and times. 
The first name of Spain belongs to the Roman occupation period, when it was known as Spain. After the conquest of the country by the Moors, the name Al-Nadaluz was chosen for it. With the expulsion of the Moorish Muslims in 1492, the current name, Spain, was chosen for the country, which remains the same to this day. 

 

 

The capital of Spain

Famous and beautiful city of  Madrid ,  capital of Spain  is. Madrid, the largest city in Spain, is also the capital of a small autonomous region and is geographically located in the middle of the country and the Spanish plateau. Madrid is the third largest city in the European Union after Paris and London.
The population of Madrid, including the people around it, is more than 6.5 million and the city has an area of ​​604.3 square kilometers. Madrid is the main city on the Iberian Peninsula due to its political, sports, economic and geographical peaks. 

 

 

Area and population of Spain

According to the latest estimates, the  current population of Spain is  close to  47 million  . The population density in this country is 92 people per square kilometer. The dispersion of the population in Spain is very unequal; With the exception of Madrid and its environs, the majority of the country's population lives in the coastal areas. It is interesting to know that the population of this country in 1900 was close to 18 million people. 
The highest population growth in Spain dates back to the 60s and 70s. Immigrants make up about 12 percent of the country's population. Also in recent decades, a number of Spanish natives who had emigrated from this country have returned to their homeland. Spain is the 52nd largest country in the world with an area of ​​505,992 square kilometers. 
For comparison, Spain is about 47,000 square kilometers smaller than  France It is 81,000 square kilometers larger than  the US state of California  . Spain is located between 26 and 44 degrees north, as well as the meridians 5 and 19 degrees east. 

 

 

The culture and customs of the Spanish people

Spain is one of the top 5  tourist destinations in the world  and has the highest number of visas issued by this country for tourists. Spain attracts a lot of tourists every year, many people go to  Spain  with this tour , and in cases where the country's economy has been in trouble, this point has been its savior as a GDP sector. Spain is known for its enthusiastic and enthusiastic people who, for whatever reason, organize celebrations, carnivals and happy ceremonies.
Spain has a rich history and at the same time a modern mindset. In Spain today, there is no mention of religious strictures. The people of this country love dancing and dancing; According to customs, attending parties is accompanied by a gift from the guest. The number of people in Spanish households is higher than in other countries, and a large number of people in this country are die-hard football fans. 
Bullfighting is one of the sports and pastimes of the Spanish people, which is undoubtedly linked to the Spanish tourism sector and is unique in the world. Bullfighting in Spain today is pursued in a weaker way than in previous years. Spain is one of the most famous countries in the field of football. The people of Spain love football and cancel their most important daily programs to watch the matches. 
The Spanish people are very warm-blooded and a large part of their current culture and customs are rooted in the ancient history of Spain. One of the most prominent traditions in Spain is  flamenco  , which many people do not understand. Flamenco is a style of mixed music that in some cases is accompanied by dance. Flamenco is accompanied by a combination of vocals, special rhythms and guitars. Spanish instruments, dances and songs have long been popular. For flamenco dances, special costumes are used. Spain is also one of the top guitar makers in the world. 

 

 

The language and religion of the Spanish people

The official language of the Spanish people is  actually Castilian or Spanish (Spanish). Of course, it is worth noting that Spain is a multilingual country, and in addition to Spanish, other languages ​​are common in this country, such as Basque, Catalan and Galician. You will also see different accents in different parts of Spain.
The main religion of the Spanish people   was Catholic Christianity , but now there is no official religion in the law of this country. On the other hand, the only religion taught in this country is Catholic. In Spain, 71% are Christians and 24% do not follow a particular religion.

Spain weather

Spain's climate varies according to its geography in different places. In fact, this country has a diverse climate. Spain's climate is cold and dry in winter and in spring you will see cool and pleasant weather in this country. In summer, Spain is quite hot and humid, and in autumn it has a cool, Mediterranean climate. Finally, we must say that the best time to visit Spain is  in spring and autumn, when the weather is very pleasant and suitable for tourism.

The most important sights of Spain

Spain is one of the countries that has   many tourist attractions and attracts many tourists every year. One of the sights of Spain is  The Alhambra  , which has Arabic architecture and is located on a hill. This palace is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Spain. The Alhambra Palace contains towers, arches, courtyards and unique architecture, which is one of the most prominent architectures of the Spanish Renaissance.
Another interesting and spectacular place in Spain is the  Sagrada Familia  . Construction of this building began in 1883 and has not yet been completed. According to the possibilities, this building will be completed by 2026, but now it has been very attractive for tourists.
The Guggenheim Museum Launched in Spain in 1997, it has attracted a lot of tourists since that year due to its modern architecture. The design of this building is in the shape of a very large boat and it is made entirely of glass and titanium.
The Royal Palace (Madrid) is the  largest royal palace in Western Europe and exhibits an extraordinary architecture. This unique palace is used for royal family ceremonies, but people can also visit this palace and it is open to the public.
Other unique and spectacular places in Spain include the Golden Triangle of Madrid, the Cوردrdoba Mosque, the Palace and Cathedral of Seville, the City of Science and Art of Valencia, the Retiro Park, the Segovia Canal, the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, the Prado Museum of Art, San Lorenzo El Escorial Plara Major mentioned the beautiful beaches of this country. In general, this country has many places of interest and you have to spend a lot of time to explore this country.

 

 

Spanish economy

Spain is on the list of the top and largest economies in the world. The country owes its strong economy to industrial diversity and tourism. Spain, on the other hand, has a high annual GDP, which has led to a good economy. Spain has the largest foreign investments and operates in various industrial and non-industrial fields and is known in the world in this field. 
The most important activities of Spanish companies have been in the field of renewable energy and communication technology. It also operates in the railway, textile, petrochemical and many other specialized fields and infrastructure. Eventually, these factors have led to the country's growing economy and the quality of life of the people is improving day by day.

Map of Spain

Below you can see the map of Spain.

 

 

Beautiful photos from Spain