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The Spanish name for Spain is España.
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The Spanish language is spoken in many areas of the world due to the early influence of the Spanish Empire.
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Spain is located in Europe.
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It is a developed country with a high quality of life.
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The largest city and capital of Spain is Madrid.
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The second largest city is Barcelona, which is located in Catalonia.
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The population of Spain in 2012 was around 47 million.
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The currency used in Spain is the Euro.
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In Spain they drive on the right-hand side of the road.
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It is believed that modern humans first arrived in Spain around 32000 years ago.
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Mount Teide is the highest mountain in Spain (3718 m, 12198 ft) and an active volcano.
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The Pyrenees is a mountain range that divides Spain and France.
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Spain includes a number of islands
including Mallorca, Tenerife, Ibiza and Gran Canaria. Many can be found
in the Canary Islands, an archipelago off the northwest coast of
Africa.
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The Spanish tourism industry is one of the largest in the world, bringing in billions of Euros into the Spanish economy.
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Spain produces a large amount of renewable energy, including wind power and solar power.
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Spain has a variety of foods and unique
dishes such as paella (a type of rice dish) and tapas (a range of small
snacks or appetizers).
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Football (soccer) is the most popular sport in Spain.
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The 1992 Summer Olympic Games were held in Barcelona.
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For more information, check out maps of Spain or take a closer look at the Spanish flag.
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