The following outline provides an overview of and topical guide to Spain.
Contents
- General reference
- Geography of Spain
- Location
- Environment of Spain
- Regions of Spain
- Demography of Spain
- Government and politics of Spain
- Monarchy of Spain
- Branches of the government of Spain
- Foreign relations of Spain
- Law and order in Spain
- Military of Spain
- Local government in Spain
- History of Spain
- History of Spain by period
- History of Spain by region
- History of Spain by subject
- Culture of Spain
- Art in Spain
- Cuisine in Spain
- Language in Spain
- People of Spain
- Religion and belief systems in Spain
- Sports in Spain
- Economy and infrastructure of Spain
- Communications in Spain
- Transport in Spain
- Education in Spain
- See also
- Notes
- References
- External links
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain, is a country in Southern and Western Europe with territories in North Africa. Featuring the southernmost point of continental Europe, it is the largest country in Southern Europe and the fourth-most populous European Union member state. Spanning the majority of the Iberian Peninsula, its territory also includes the Canary Islands, in the Eastern Atlantic Ocean, the Balearic Islands, in the Western Mediterranean Sea, and the autonomous cities of Ceuta and Melilla, in mainland Africa. Peninsular Spain is bordered to the north by France, Andorra, and the Bay of Biscay; to the east and south by the Mediterranean Sea and Gibraltar; and to the west by Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean. Spain's capital and largest city is Madrid, and other major urban areas include Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Zaragoza, Málaga, Murcia, and Palma de Mallorca.
Spain is a secular parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy, with King Felipe VI as head of state. A developed country, Spain has a high nominal per capita income globally, and its advanced economy ranks among the largest in the world. It is also the fourth-largest economy in the European Union. Spain is considered a regional power with a cultural influence that extends beyond its borders, and continues to promote its cultural value through participation in multiple international organisations and forums.
