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About Spain
- Kingdom of Spain
- Population: 40,525,002 (32nd)
- Area Size: 195,365 sq mi (51st)
- GDP: $1.402 trillion (13th)
- Currency: Euro (EUR)
- Official Language: Spanish
- Capital City: Madrid
- Largest City: Madrid
Spain Prosperity Rank: 19 |
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