Spain occupies most of the Iberian Peninsula. It is about as large as Nevada and Utah together. It has the famous Pyrenees Mountains in the north. The northern part of Spain has a moderate climate. The southern and eastern coasts have warm summers and mild winters. Spain also has many islands including the Canary Islands, which is a popular resort area.
General Information: Area: 504,750 sq. kilometers Population: 39,200,000 and growing 0.16% annually Capital: Madrid Currency: peseta (Pta) Language: Castilian Spanish is the main language three other official languages are Catalan, Galician and Basque. English is a common second language Greetings: Hola (hi)and adios (goodbye) Click here to go to Spain's Embassy Page.