Spain

Spain, the second largest country in the EU, has a terrestrial area of approximately 506,000km² and a marine area exceeding 1 million km², divided between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. It comprises the mainland peninsula, along with the volcanic Atlantic Canary Islands and the Mediterranean Balearic Islands. Spain shares borders with 5 neighbouring countries. The highest peak, Teide, located in the Canary Islands, stands at 3,718 meters. With a population of 47.4 million, Spain has a population density of 94.3 people per km².

 

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