Since June 19, 2014 · King of Spain · Constitutional Monarch & Ceremonial Head of State
Princess of Asturias · Heir Presumptive to the Spanish Throne & Eldest Daughter of King Felipe VI
Since June 2, 2018 · President of the Government of Spain · Head of Government & Executive Authority
Since March 27, 2026 · First Deputy Prime Minister of Spain · Senior Executive Official of the Government
Spain is a country in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula characterized by mountain ranges, high plateaus such as the Meseta Central, fertile river valleys, and coastlines along the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea.
📍 Spain is a country located in Southern Europe, occupying most of the Iberian Peninsula. It is bordered by Portugal to the west and France and Andorra to the northeast, with a small land border with Gibraltar to the south. It has coastlines along the Atlantic Ocean to the west and northwest and the Mediterranean Sea to the east and south. It lies just north of Morocco across the Strait of Gibraltar.
Spain’s landscape is varied, featuring central plateaus (Meseta), mountain ranges such as the Pyrenees and Sierra Nevada, and coastal plains. The country also includes island territories such as the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean and the Canary Islands off the northwest coast of Africa.
Spain’s location between the Atlantic and Mediterranean has historically made it a major center for trade, exploration, and cultural exchange between Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
Autonomous Communities (Comunidades Autónomas)
A
B
Balearic Islands
(Islas Baleares / Illes Balears)
Basque Country
(País Vasco / Euskadi)
C
Castile and León
(Castilla y León / Castiella y Llión / Castela e León)
Catalonia
(Cataluña / Catalunya / Catalonha)
E
G
L
M
N
Navarre
(Navarra / Nafarroa)
V
Valencian Community
(Comunidad Valenciana / Comunitat Valenciana)
Autonomous communities are the primary administrative divisions of Spain. At the second administrative level, Spain is divided into 50 provinces, which make up the autonomous communities, although several communities consist of a single province. Total: 17
Andalusia (Andalucía) Provinces (Provincias)
Andalusia is the southernmost autonomous community of Spain and is divided into eight provinces. Andalucía es la comunidad autónoma más meridional de España y está dividida en ocho provincias. Total: 8
Asturias (Asturies)
Asturias is an autonomous community in northern Spain located along the Cantabrian coast. It is a single-province community and therefore has no internal provincial subdivisions. It is known for its mountainous landscapes, historic Kingdom of Asturias, and strong regional identity. Total: 1
Balearic Islands (Islas Baleares / Illes Balears) B
Balearic Islands
(Illes Balears)
Basque Country (País Vasco / Euskadi) Provinces (Provincias / Lurralde historikoak)
The Basque Country is an autonomous community in northern Spain composed of three historical provinces. Total: 3
Provinces (Provincias)
The Canary Islands are an autonomous community of Spain located off the northwest coast of Africa and divided into two provinces. Total: 2
Cantabria is an autonomous community in northern Spain along the Bay of Biscay. It is a single-province community and therefore has no internal provincial subdivisions. It is known for its coastal landscapes, prehistoric cave art, and cultural heritage. Total: 1
Castile and León (Castilla y León / Castiella y Llión / Castela e León) Provinces (Provincias)
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B
L
P
S
V
Z
Castile and León is the largest autonomous community in Spain and consists of nine provinces. Total: 9
Castile-La Mancha (Castilla-La Mancha) Provinces (Provincias)
Castile-La Mancha is an autonomous community in central Spain composed of five provinces. Total: 5
Provinces (Provincias)
Extremadura is an autonomous community in western Spain composed of two provinces. Total: 2
Provinces (Provincias)
Galicia is an autonomous community in northwestern Spain composed of four provinces. Total: 4
La Rioja is an autonomous community in northern Spain known for its wine production and cultural heritage. It is a single-province community and therefore has no internal provincial subdivisions. The region follows the course of the Ebro River and has a strong historical identity. Total: 1
Madrid (Comunidad de Madrid)
M
Madrid
(City / Ciudad)
Madrid is an autonomous community in central Spain that consists of a single province. It contains the capital city of Spain, Madrid, which serves as the political, economic, and cultural center of the country. Total: 1 province, 1 major city listed
Murcia (Región de Murcia)
Murcia is an autonomous community in southeastern Spain located along the Mediterranean coast. It is a single-province community and therefore has no internal provincial subdivisions. The region is known for its agriculture, coastal areas, and historic city of Murcia. Total: 1
Navarre (Navarra / Nafarroa)
Navarre is a chartered autonomous community in northern Spain with a distinct historical identity. It is a single-province community and therefore has no internal provincial subdivisions. The region is known for its Pyrenean landscapes, historic Kingdom of Navarre, and cultural diversity. Total: 1
Valencian Community (Comunidad Valenciana / Comunitat Valenciana) Provinces (Provincias / Províncies)
The Valencian Community is an autonomous community in eastern Spain composed of three provinces. Total: 3
Road System (Southern European Iberian Infrastructure)
Drives On: Right
Spain follows right-hand traffic regulations.
Electrical System (Power Plug Types)
Primary Plug Types: Type C & Type F
Spain commonly uses Type C and Type F electrical outlets.
What is the Internet TLD for Spain?
A top-level domain (TLD) is the last section of a website address that appears after the final dot.Country-code top-level domains are called ccTLDs and are assigned to countries and territories around the world.
Examples:
.pt = Portugal .fr = France .it = Italy
Spain uses:
.es
What is the ISO Code for Spain?
ISO country codes come from the international standard ISO 3166 created by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Spain is a sovereign country in southwestern Europe.ISO 3166-1 codes are the two-letter country codes such as ES. These are called Level-1 ISO codes.
Spain is assigned:
ES
Official ISO country name:
Kingdom of Spain
Subdivision codes do not have flag emojis.
ISO-2 Code: ES
ISO-3 Code: ESP
ISO Numeric Code: 724
ES 
Spain (ISO 3166-1)
Spain (ISO 3166-1) Click to Copy Flag
Unicode Flag Code: U+1F1EA U+1F1F8
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🇪🇸 "Marcha Real" – / "Royal March"
• One of the oldest national anthems in the world, dating to the 18th century
• Officially designated as Spain’s national anthem in 1770 by King Charles III
• Music traditionally attributed to Manuel de Espinosa de los Monteros
• The anthem has no official lyrics
• Officially designated as Spain’s national anthem in 1770 by King Charles III
• Music traditionally attributed to Manuel de Espinosa de los Monteros
• The anthem has no official lyrics
