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Spain Facts & Information
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| Location
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Southwestern Europe, bordering the Bay of
Biscay, Mediterranean Sea, North Atlantic Ocean, and Pyrenees
Mountains, southwest of France |
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| Climate
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Temperate; clear, hot summers in interior,
more moderate and cloudy along coast; cloudy, cold winters in
interior, partly cloudy and cool along coast |
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| Terrain
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Large, flat to dissected plateau surrounded
by rugged hills; Pyrenees in north |
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| Population
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40,341,462 |
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| Nationality
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Spanish |
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| Ethnic groups
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Composite of Mediterranean and Nordic types
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| Religions
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Roman Catholic 94%, other 6% |
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| Languages
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Castilian Spanish 74%, Catalan 17%, Galician
7%, Basque 2% |
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| Government Type
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Parliamentary monarchy |
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| Capital
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Madrid |
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| Currency
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Euro (EUR) |
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| Description of Flag
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Three horizontal bands of red (top), yellow
(double width), and red with the national coat of arms on the
hoist side of the yellow band
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More Information
 www.cia.gov
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Madrid Culture
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Madrileños, as locals
in Madrid are called, share the qualities of other Spanish natives.
They are a passionate group of people who enjoy every facet
of life and live it to the fullest. This is evident in their
love for food and nightlife, local culture and all around quality
of life. Madrileños are also very sophisticated with
a keen sense of style and fashion, as their city is one of the
top fashion capitals in Europe. As one of the leading cosmopolitan
cities in the world, English |
is widely spoken, especially in the heavy tourist-populated areas
and sights. Like any other Spanish city, many of Madrid's shops close
for the afternoon for the traditional siesta. Most tourist sights,
however, remain open during this time.
More Information:
www.state.gov
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Madrid Shopping
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Like many other cosmopolitan
European cities, Madrid offers some of the world’s best
shopping. From world-renowned fashion labels to local designers,
shopping in Madrid can be considered a highlight in and of itself.
The Spanish department chain store, El Corte Ingles, has locations
throughout the city and can easily be one-stop shopping expedition
if multiple stops are not your thing. Here are some of best
shopping areas in the city: Salamanca Neighborhood: Luxurious
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boutiques; the area around Ortega y Gassett and Serrano are filled
with designer stores. Fuencarral (Gran Via toward Glorieta Bilbao,
Calle Hortaleza): Funky and trendy clothing and accessory options.
Rastro Flea Markets (Sundays only): For hundreds of years, this flea
market has taken up an entire neighborhood packed with vendors selling
clothing, accessories and every other imaginable trinket.
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| Madrid Restaurants |
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Read reviews for some of the best
restaurants in Madrid. You'll find the perfect restaurant for your
vacation here. Choose a restaurant by cuisine type or visitor rating. |
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Madrid Travel Guides
Frommer's Madrid
Lonely Planet Madrid
Let's Go Madrid
Fodors Madrid
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