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12 interesting facts about Spain
- The Spanish name for Spain is España
- The average life expectancy of people in Spain is 82
- The Spanish language is spoken in many areas of the world due to the early influence of the Spanish Empire
- The Puerta del Sol (“Gate of the Sun”) plaza in Madrid is the physical center of the country
- The population of Spain in 2012 was around 47 million
- 58 million tourists go to Spain every year, making it the fourth most visited country in the world
- In Spain they drive on the right-hand side of the road
- Spain is the only country in the EU, along with Portugal, where life imprisonment has been abolished
- It is believed that modern humans first arrived in Spain around 32,000 years ago
- Mount Teide is the highest mountain in Spain (3718 m, 12198 ft) and an active volcano
- The Pyrenees is a mountain range that divides Spain and France
- Most of Spain was under Muslim domination from 711 to the mid-11th century
Planning a holiday flights to Spain? Before you book, make sure you shop around for the best prices.
Published by Maddie Razon
Written by Maddie Razon
7 years ago 
