Spain is a country located in southwestern Europe, occupying most of the Iberian Peninsula, along with two archipelagos, the Canary Islands off the northwest coast of Africa and the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea. It also includes two small cities on the North African mainland, Ceuta and Melilla. Bordered to the north and northeast by France and Andorra, Spain is known for its diverse geography, rich history, and cultural heritage, characterized by a variety of languages, traditions, and cuisines.
The capital of Spain is Madrid, which is also the largest city. Spain is a parliamentary constitutional monarchy, with a king as the head of state and a prime minister as the head of government. The country is a member of several international organizations, including the European Union, the United Nations, and NATO. Spain has a population of approximately 47 million people and is noted for its contributions to art, literature, music, and architecture, with famous figures such as Pablo Picasso, Miguel de Cervantes, and Antoni Gaudí being part of its cultural legacy. The official language is Spanish, though regional languages like Catalan, Galician, and Basque are also spoken in their respective regions.
Spain faces severe weather challenges, impacting Valencia, Catalonia, and the Canary Islands with alerts for heavy rain and marine gusts. Valencia is under an orange alert for potential downpours of…