Spanish autonomous community located 100 km west of Morocco. Seven main islands: Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro. Population of 2.2 million people (2023), most concentrated in Tenerife (43%) and Gran Canaria (40%). Over 16 million visitors annually, especially to Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote
Infante is the title given to all children of the king in Spain and Portugal. Title means "prince" in Romance languages. Title was originally granted to monarch's children regardless of age
Spain has 13 different Köppen climates, making it Europe's most climatically diverse country. Four main climates: Mediterranean (Csa/Csb), semi-arid (BSk), oceanic (Cfb), and humid subtropical (Cfa). Mediterranean climate dominates, covering 60.2% of the country. Semi-arid climate covers 21.3%, with largest semi-arid areas on European continent
Spain occupies 82% of Iberian Peninsula, totaling 505,370 km². Borders Mediterranean Sea to south and east, Atlantic Ocean to west. Includes Llívia, Balearic Islands, Canary Islands, and five African enclaves
Spain's name comes from Roman Hispania, meaning "land of metals". Peninsula inhabited by Celts, Iberians, and other pre-Roman peoples. Romans conquered peninsula in 210 BCE, establishing Hispania province. Visigoths established kingdom in Toledo after Roman Empire's fall
New startup law published December 22, 2022 to promote entrepreneurship. Digital nomad visa created for remote workers in Spain. Aims to attract foreign investment and talent to Spain