Spain
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10.02.2012
11.08.2011
Housing Market in Spain
Spain has risen to the 13th best country in which to live, according to the 2007 Human Development table published by the UN’s Development Programme (PNUD). In 2005, Spain occupied the 21st position out of 177 countries.
Transportation of Spain
Spain is one of the largest countries in Europe, measuring over 900 kilometres from the northern to southern coast, and about 1000 kilometres from the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Coast. Travelling in Spain by car, therefore, takes time.
International schools in Spain
Choosing an International school to learn Spanish courses in Spain might be a sensible option if you are planning on moving to Spain.
Private foreign and international schools may have smaller classes and a more relaxed, less rigid regime and curriculum than Spanish state schools.
Climate in Spain
The image of Spain's climate abroad has traditionally been one of blue skies and sun, while in reality it is as varied as the country's geography. At least five different climate zones characterize the Spanish climate due to the Iberian Peninsula's position between tropical (hot) and polar (cold) wind currents.
Information about Spain
Size: 506,000MM square meters (Spain is the second largest country in Europe after France).
Population size: 47 million.
Density: 80 inhabitants per square meter.
Mean Altitude: 600 m.
Highest Point: Pico de Teide (Tenerife), 3,719 m.
Tourism: Over 45 million tourists visit Spain each year (Spain is the second most visited country in the world).
Political Structure: Parliamentary monarchy (since 1978).
Regions: Spain is made up of 17 autonomous regions.
Time zone: +1 GMT.
Currency: Euros ( before 2002, pesetas).
Language: Spanish (Catalan, Valencian, Gallego, Euskera are independent languages spoken in Catalonia, Valencia, Galicia and The Basque Country).