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Spain |
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Spanish traders like Marco Polo
opened Europe to spices and exotic
trades. It is also known for the famous
annual bull run and fighting. |
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| Official Name |
Kingdom of Spain |
| Form of Government |
Constitutional monarchy with two
legislative
bodies |
| Capital |
Madrid |
| Area |
504,750 sq km |
| Time zone |
GMT + 1 hour |
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| Population |
39,400,000 approx |
| Official Language |
Spanish (Castillian) |
| Other Languages |
Catalan, Galician and
Basque |
| Currency |
Peseta |
| Economy |
Services 68% Industry
21% agriculture 11% |
| Climate |
Mild wet winters and
hot dry summers |
| Highest Point |
Malhacén 3,478 m |
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| Notable Landmarks |
1.5 million hectares of
vineyards |
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| Official website |
www.la-moncloa.es
Government |
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www.spain.info
Tourism |
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| If you have cousins, relatives or
friends in Spain, they can become part of your core group
receiving benefits just like you and me and my family. Standard STD
call charges apply to call this country from Australia. |
