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  • Population:
  • National Day:
  • Reino de Espana
  • 504,782 km2
  • Madrid
  • Euro (Pesetas)
  • 40,397,842
  • 12 October

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  • and
  • 40 00 N, 4 00 W
  • Atlantic 0m
  • Pico Teide 3,718m
  • 39.9 years
  • Castilian 74%
  • Catalan 17%

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Introduction

Because of its location, Spain has been subject to many external influences, often simultaneously, since prehistoric times. At times the country itself has been an important source of influence to other regions. Archaeological and genetic evidence strongly suggests that the Iberian Peninsula acted as one of three major refugia from which northern Europe was repopulated following the end of the last ice age. It has also played an important part in Europe and even the world at certain historic times; in the latter case when it was the seat of a global empire that has left a legacy of 400 million Spanish speakers today.

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BarcelonaJuly 2004

There's nothing quite like Barcelona. Especially if you consider the architecture. The city lays claim to its very own form of Art Nouveau, known as Modernisme.

The Sagrada Familia Basilica is perhaps the best example of this beautiful and interesting brand of architecture, with its bold color, beautiful tile-work and swirling lines. At the same time, many find the work at the Picasso Museum and the cathedrals of the Gothic Quarter equally inspiring.

CalellaJuly 2004

Calella is a tourist town on the Costa del Maresme, 56 km from Barcelona, in Catalonia, Spain. It is famous for its hosting of the Calella Universities European Championships.