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Area : 194606  sq.mi - Population : 46030109 hab.

In brief

Visa :
No
Vaccinations :
No
Currency :
Euro
Capitale :
Madrid
Languages :
Spanish, catalan, galician, Basque, valenciano

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Languages

The main language is Spanish but other languages are spoken according to the region; Catalan in Catalonia, Basque in the Basque Country and Galician in Galicia.
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Requirements

Your passport is sufficient for travel
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Religion

97 % of the population is Catholic.
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Currency

The currency in Spain is the Euro (?)
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Transport

Trains are the fastest way to move between cities. The AVE is the Spanish equivalent of the British National Rail. It links Seville and Cordoba to Madrid, but can also be very expensive! To travel from one smaller town to another, you would be better off to rent a car or take the bus and if you can, try and book your car before leaving.

You can hire cars through international agencies, as they have outlets in every airport and agencies in all the major cities, notably in the central train stations. When you get there, the national companies are well represented and travel agencies also rent out cars for more than a week (your English driving license is sufficient).

The N4 major road axis goes along the Guadalquivir Valley, via Cadiz, Seville and Cordoba. Seville's city centre of narrow streets can be visited on foot; otherwise, there are four bus lines which circulate around the city.

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Health

Before departure, it's not a bad idea to get yourself a European health card in order to have your medical expenses reimbursed if anything happens while you are abroad. Also, do not forget to get repatriation insurance.
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Electricity

Voltage is 220 V. Electrical outlets are of the European type.
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Attendance

Spain, the world's third most popular tourist destination after France and the United States of America, welcomed 43,252,000 tourists in 2010.
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Taxes

Service is included in most places, but it is preferable to leave a tip in hotels, restaurants, bars and taxis. In general, this constitutes 10% of the price you pay.
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Landmark

Spain, 16 Regions :