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Facts about Spain - Geography |
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Spain covers 504,705 sq km (194,884 sq miles)
Spain's borders amount to 6,881 km (4,273 miles); 4,964 km (3083 miles) are coastlines
Spain has a vast central meseta (plateau), which is divided into several chains of Sierra
Spain is the second highest and most mountainous country in Europe
Average height is 610m above sea level
Highest point in Spain is the Pico del Teide on Tenerife |
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Facts about Spain - Climate |
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The hottest month in Spain is July, the coldest January and the wettest month in Spain is October
North Spain - climate is Atlantic, average winter temperatures of 9c, summer temperatures of 18c and annual rainfall of 965 mm
Central Spain - climate is Continental, average winter temperatures of 4c, summer temperatures of 24c and annual rainfall of 380 mm
South and East Spain - climate is Mediterranean, average winter temperatures of 12c, summer temperatures of 28c and annual rainfall of 350mm |
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Facts about Spain - Population |
Population of Spain currently stands at 40.8 million
Ethnic groups in Spain who have retained their own cultural and linguistic identities includethe Catalans (17%) the Galicians (7%) the Basques (2%)
There was a growth in the population of 5% between 1991 and 2001
Madrid, the capital, has a population of 3 million
78% of the Spanish population live in towns or cities |
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Facts about Spain - Economy |
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Traditionally an agricultural country, but in recent years, tourism, service sector and industry have become more important
60% of the population are employed in services and over 30% in industry
Per capita income is only 78% of the EU average
The economy is the 5th largest in Europe, accounting for 9% of the EU output
Although much reduced, Spain's fishing fleet remains one of the world's largest
Rapid growth has occured in chemicals, electronics, IT and industrial design
Main exports are: citrus fruit, wine, cork, cereals, textiles, iron, steel, olive oil and chemicals
Unemployment rate is falling; currently stands at 11.1% |
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