SPAIN is located on the Iberian Peninsula in southwestern Europe, and it is the fourth largest country in Europe. The economy of Spain is continued growth and by far the fastest growth rate of all big eurozone economies. Despite the great economic growth, the health care system of Spain is considered one of the best in the world and provide free medical treatments to citizens.
- Capital: Madrid
- Land Area (sq. km): 505990
- Native Language: Spanish
- Other Languages: Portuguese, English
- Government: Democratic
- Population: 41,000,000
- Monetary Unit: Euro (EUR – EU’s single currency)
- GDP per capita (US$): 28156
- Real GDP growth (% change yoy): 3.1%
- Inflation (% change yoy): 1.5%
- Unemployment (% labour force): 13.9%
Health & Welfare
The state provides a public health system consisting of free or low-cost health services for all citizens. Other welfare programs include unemployment benefits, sickness benefits, maternity benefits, and old age pensions.
Economy & Jobs
Information technology, engineering, manufacturing, energy, finance, fishing, mining, tourism, forestry, and agriculture.
Main Attractions
Madrid, Barcelona city, Bilbao city, Granada town, San Sebasti�n city, Seville city, Toledo medieval city, Valencia city, Balearic and Canary Islands.
Immigration
Spanish citizenship can be acquired in a number of ways. The most common are by descent, birth, marriage, extension of award, and business.
