Spain
Location: Southwestern Europe, bordered by Portugal on the
West, France and Andorra on the North
Area: 194,897 square miles
Population: 39,380,000
Government: Constitutional monarchy with a parliamentary system
Largest cities: Madrid (capital), Barcelona, Valencia, Seville
Languages: Spanish, Catalan, Galician, Basque
Ethnic groups: Spanish 72.8%, Catalan 16.4%, Galician 8.2%,
Basque 2.3%
Religion: Roman Catholic
Chief industries: Manufacturing, agriculture, fishing, herding
Chief crops: Grains, citrus, fruits, olives, vegetables, grapes
Minerals: Coal, uranium, mercury, iron, gypsum, zinc, copper
Leading exports: Fruits, textiles, shoes, machinery, timber,
chemicals
Leading imports: Oil, machinery, chemicals, steel
Monetary unit: Peseta