Spain occupies 85 per cent of the Iberian Peninsula, which it shares with Portugal, in south-west Europe. High plateaus and mountain ranges such as the Pyrenees and the Sierra Nevada dominate mainland Spain. Running from these heights are several major rivers such as the Ebro, the Duero, the Tagus and the Guadalquivir.
Located at the crossroads of the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, Europe and Africa, Spain’s history and culture are made up of a rich mix of diverse elements. Spain has a proud tradition of art, music and dance. Its historic cities and fine beaches attract tourists by the droves, and tourism is vital to the economy because Spain has few natural resources.
Through exploration and conquest, Spain became a world power in the 16th century, and it maintained a vast overseas empire until the early 19th century. Today, Spain is a democratic country with King Felipe VI as head of state.
Spain is an EU member country since 1 January 1986. There are 51 members of the European Parliament from Spain.
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