Spain

Geographical location: Iberian Peninsula

Bordering countries: Portugal, France, Andorra; Morocco in North Africa; and the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar

Landscape: Pyrenees mountains and a central plateau

Climate: Varies from Mediterranean in the south to more temperate in the north

Population: Around 47 million

Capital city: Madrid

Other important cities: Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, and Bilbao

Language: Spanish; regional languages such as Catalan and Basque

Religion: Majority Catholic, with small minority populations of Protestants and Muslims

Currency: Euro

Cuisine: Famous dishes include paella and tapas

Music: Flamenco, a music and dance style, is popular especially in the southern part of the country

Famous tourist attractions: beautiful beaches, Alhambra palace in Granada, and the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona

Interesting historical facts: The country was ruled by the Moors for over 700 years until the Christian reconquest in 1492.