Main Facts About Spain

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Currency
The currency used in Spain is the euro (EUR). The euro is divided into 100 cents, and the symbol € is used to represent the currency in prices. If you are purchasing euros for your trip to Spain, be sure to look for the currency code EUR to ensure you are getting the correct currency.
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Language
The dialect spoken by most Spanish speakers is basically Castilian, and indeed Castellano is still the name used for the language in several American countries. The other languages spoken in Spain include.Spain, much like many other European countries, speaks English as a second language and has over 11 million English-speaking residents.
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Weather
In Madrid, the summers are short, hot, dry, and mostly clear and the winters are very cold and partly cloudy. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 0°C to 33°C and is rarely below -5°C or above 37°C.
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Power Plugs
For Spain there are two associated plug types, types C and F. Plug type C is the plug which has two round pins and plug type F is the plug which has two round pins with two earth clips on the side. Spain operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.
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Population
According to the latest data from the United Nations, the current population of Spain is estimated to be 46,723,903.
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Fun Fact
It is well-known that the Spanish tend to have a more laid-back approach to life compared to other nationalities. In fact, a 2013 report from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) found that the average Spaniard spends 16 out of 24 hours each day on leisure activities, including eating, drinking, and sleeping.