Area
505,988 sq. km. (195,363 sq. miles)
Location
Western Europe
Population
44.1 million (as per estimates of 2005) and Population Density of 87.15 per sq. km
Capital City
Madrid with a total population of 5.5 million (as per estimates of 2005).
Language
Spanish (Castillian) is the official and most popular language of Spain. The other languages prevalent in different parts of Spain include Catalan in the northeast, Galician in the northwest, and Basque in the north.
Electricity
AC 220 or 225 volts, 50Hz. Round two-pin plugs and screw-type lamp fittings are commonly used.
Currency
Euro (EUR, symbol €). 1€ = 100 cents.
Notes prevalent = €5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, and 500
Coins prevalent = €1 and 2; Cents 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, and 50
Currency Exchange
Currency Exchange facility is available at banks, airports, major hotels, most travel agencies, and bureaux de change. For more details and exchange rates, travellers are advised to consult their banks.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
Credit/Debit/ATM Cards of all major companies, like Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Diners Club, accepted. However, it is advisable to carry some cash as well. ATMs are also conveniently situated.
Traveller's Cheques
Travellers Cheques can be easily exchanged from banks or bureaux de change. They are also widely accepted in the country. The travellers are also advised to carry travellers’ cheques in major currencies, like US Dollars, or Pounds Sterling, in order to avoid additional exchange rate charges.
Banking Hours
Banks in Spain function from Monday to Friday from 0900-1400.