Spain
Europe · Capital: Madrid
Spain is a country in Europe, home to about 48.6 million people across 505,990 km². Its capital is Madrid. It is a coastal country sharing land borders with 4 countries.
Key facts
Capital
Madrid
Region
Europe
Population
~48.6 million people
Area
505,990 km²
Density
96 people per km²
Coastline
Has a coastline
Hemisphere
Northern Hemisphere
Crossed by
The prime meridian
Drives on the
Right
Language
Spanish
Standard time zones
2
Highest point
3,718 m
Head of state
A monarch
Currency
The euro
Member of
European Union, NATO
Flag colors
red, yellow
Which countries border Spain?4
Andorra
France
Morocco
PortugalSpain in the game
Every puzzle gives three clues that exactly one country satisfies. Spain is a household name, so it can be the answer even in easy puzzles. These are the 33 clues from the pool that are true of Spain, rarest first — the fewer countries share a clue, the harder it works for you on the board.
- The prime meridian passes through it1 of 8
- Borders France1 of 10
- Borders a country that has no other neighbour1 of 15
- Spans more than one time zone1 of 18
- Its capital city's name begins with “M”1 of 19
- Has Spanish as an official language1 of 20
- Borders a country in a different region1 of 21
- Has a Mediterranean coastline1 of 21
- Uses the euro as its currency1 of 25
- Its name begins with “S”1 of 26
- Is a member of the European Union1 of 27
- Is a NATO member1 of 32
- Borders a monarchy1 of 42
- Has a monarch as head of state1 of 42
- Borders a member of the European Union1 of 44
- Is in Europe1 of 44
- Its flag uses exactly two colours1 of 44
- Borders a country spanning more time zones than it does1 of 48
- Has an area larger than 500,000 km²1 of 51
- Borders a member of NATO1 of 53
- Has more people than Australia1 of 54
- Shares no official language with any of its neighbours1 of 54
- Lies further north than Japan1 of 58
- Is larger than Japan1 of 60
- Has a peak higher than 3,000 m1 of 65
- Its name has 6 letters or fewer1 of 67
- Lies further north than Egypt1 of 76
- Has an area larger than 200,000 km²1 of 84
- Its flag contains yellow or gold1 of 85
- Borders a landlocked country1 of 88
- Borders more than 2 countries1 of 111
- Has exactly one official language1 of 130
- Drives on the right1 of 141
Common questions about Spain
- Which countries border Spain?
- Spain shares a land border with 4 countries: Andorra, France, Morocco and Portugal.
- What is the capital of Spain?
- The capital of Spain is Madrid.
- Is Spain landlocked?
- No. Spain has a coastline.
- What language is spoken in Spain?
- Spain has one official language, Spanish.
Facts reviewed June 2025. Populations are rounded estimates; area includes inland water.