Essential basics and useful websites for planing a move to Spain…
| Formal Name | Kingdom of Spain, Reino de España |
|---|---|
| Capital | Madrid |
| Main Cities | Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Zaragoza |
| Official Language | Spanish |
| Currency | Euro (€). 1 Euro = 100 cents |
| Dialling Code | +34 |
| Emergency numbers | 112 |
| Time Zone | CET (UTC + 1) |
| Daylight Savings Time | Last Sunday in March (clocks go forward by an hour) through to the last Sunday in October (clocks go back by an hour). |
| Units of Measure | Metric System |
| Electricity | 220-240V |
| Government | Constitutional Monarchy |
| Population | 46,030,109 |
| Expat Population | 5.6 million (Ray Clancy, Feb 16, 2010) |
| Climate | Continental, Maritime and Mediterranean |
| Land Surface | 195,364 Km2 |
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Useful Web References
- Spanish Government Public Services website: 060es
- The official Spanish Tourism website: Spain Info
- The CIA World Factbook publishes extensive details: CIA World Factbook Spain
- The official European Union website with comprehensive information on living in the European Union (EU): EUROPA
