- Spain has a modern economy, using the Euro as its currency
- Governed as a parliamentary monarchy
- Executive branch made up of a chief of state, King Juan Carlos I, and a head of government, Presidente Mariano Rajoy.
Spanish statistics
- Location:Southwestern Europe on Iberian peninsula. Bordered by Bay of Biscay, Mediterranean Sea, and Atlantic Ocean
- Capital: Madrid
- Population: 4.7 million
- Climate: Temperate with hot summers and cold winters and more moderate along the coast
Spain statistics
Ethnicity and religion
- The ethnicity is a composite of Mediterranean and Nordic types.
- The official language is Spanish, the first language for 72% of the population.
- Freedom of religion is enforced in Spain, but majority practice Roman Catholicism (94%)
- Religion is extremely influential in daily life and many Catholics are very devout
Current government
Cardiovascular Disease in Spain
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