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Region |
Southwestern Europe, bordering the Bay of Biscay, Mediterranean Sea, North Atlantic
Ocean, and Pyrenees Mountains, southwest of France
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Capital |
Madrid |
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Government |
Parliamentary monarchy |
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US Embassy |
Chief of mission: Ambassador George L. ARGYROS embassy: Serrano 75, 28006 Madrid
mailing address: APO AE 09642 telephone: [34] (91) 587-2200 FAX: [34] (91) 587-2303
consulate(s) general: Barcelona
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Legal System |
Civil law system, with regional applications; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction
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Languages |
Castilian Spanish (official) 74%, Catalan 17%, Galician 7%, Basque 2%
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Currency |
Euro |
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Currency Code |
Eur |
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Holidays |
Hispanic Day, 12 October
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Climate |
Temperate; clear, hot summers in interior, more moderate and cloudy along coast;
cloudy, cold winters in interior, partly cloudy and cool along coast
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Terrain |
Large, flat to dissected plateau surrounded by rugged hills; Pyrenees in north
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Road Side Assistance |
The National Traffice Agency (Dereccion General de Trafico) telephone 900 12 3505
(toll free) is able to provide information in english on road conditions, etc. |
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