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Spain: 49 million people & an area of 505.99 square kilometres

Population and size

Spain has a population of 48.8 million (2024 estimate), making it the 4th largest country in the EU. The country covers an area of 505,990 km² (195,360 sq mi), slightly smaller than Texas but larger than California.

Average rent in Spain: 1300 Euro

Cost of Living

Spain is more affordable than the US and UK. The average rent for a city centre apartment in Madrid is around €1,200 ($1,280) per month, while in Barcelona it's around €1,400 ($1,500).

Barcelona: 1.66 Million, Madrid: 3.3 Million People

Top Cities

Madrid, the capital, has a population of 3.3 million, and Barcelona, the second-largest city, has 1.66 million. Both cities are major cultural and financial hubs. Popular tourist destinations include Seville, Valencia, and Malaga.

Spain: 85 million torist a year

Tourism

Spain is the second most visited country in the world, with 85 million tourists a year. Highlights include 3,000 miles of coastline, historic cities such as Granada and 49 UNESCO World Heritage Sites (e.g. Alhambra, Sagrada Familia).

300 days of sunshine

The weather

Spain enjoys over 300 days of sunshine a year in regions such as Andalusia, making it perfect for beach lovers. The climate varies: Mediterranean along the coast, semi-arid in the southeast and oceanic in the north.

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