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Spain quiz
Spain is in our flag, outline, capital, map, trivia and numbers rounds, and 34 Explorer photos. Portugal is the wrong answer on both the flag and the outline.
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8 questions about Spain only, mixed from every pack it appears in. Scored on the spot.
Spain at a glance
| Capital | Madrid |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Location | Southwestern Europe, bordering the Mediterranean Sea, North Atlantic Ocean, Bay of Biscay, and Pyrenees Mountains; southwest of France |
| Population | 47 million (2024 estimate), 34th of 196 |
| Area | 505,370 km², 50th of 196 |
| People per km² | 94 |
| Land borders | Portugal (1,224 km), France (646 km), Andorra (63 km), Morocco (8 km), Gibraltar (1.2 km) |
| Coastline | 4,964 km |
| Highest point | Pico de Teide on Canary Islands, 3,718 m |
| Official language | Spanish |
| Flag colours | red and yellow |
| Drives on the | right |
| Calling code | +34 |
| Largest cities | Madrid (6.8 million), Barcelona (5.7 million), Valencia (838,000) |
| Terrain | Large, flat to dissected plateau surrounded by rugged hills; Pyrenees Mountains in north |
| Climate | Temperate; clear, hot summers in interior, more moderate and cloudy along coast; cloudy, cold winters in interior, partly cloudy and cool along coast |
| Where the name comes from | Derivation of the name España is uncertain; the Basque words ezpain or espan ("edge," as in a river bank) are possible sources, or the Punic word span, meaning "rabbit;" some academics tie it to the god Hesperus from Greco-Roman mythology |
| In our quizzes | 8 packs |
Of 5 land neighbours, Portugal shares the longest border with Spain (1,224 km) and Gibraltar the shortest (1.2 km); there are also 4,964 km of coast. By area Spain is 50th of 196 countries, just behind Thailand and ahead of Turkmenistan.
Facts from the CIA World Factbook and Wikidata; questions from our quiz packs. Updated .
Where it is
Places to find
34 in Explorer
Gaudí's still-unfinished basilica bristling with organic spires.
Photo: Alvesgaspar / CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
A Moorish palace-fortress above Granada, backed by the Sierra Nevada.
Photo: Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Gaudí's mosaic terraces overlooking Barcelona.
Photo: Bernard Gagnon / CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
A forest of more than 800 columns under striped arches, with a cathedral built inside the old mosque.
Photo: Toni Castillo Quero / CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
The Balearic party island, with a walled old town overlooking the harbour.
Photo: athinaf / CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons licence
The first colonial town laid out on a grid, the model for cities in the Americas.
Photo: Thomas Wolf, www.foto-tw.de / CC BY-SA 3.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons licenceAll 34 Spain photos in Explorer →
Questions we ask
14| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Which country's capital is Madrid? | Spain |
| Which country is famous for flamenco? | Spain |
| Which river forms the border between Spain and Portugal in the far north? | Minho |
| Which mountain range separates France and Spain? | Pyrenees |
| Which is the highest mountain in Spain? | Teide |
| Spain and Portugal joined the European Community together in which year? | 1986 |
| Which currency did Spain use before the euro? | Peseta |
| Which country do the Canary Islands belong to? | Spain |
| Which country do the Balearic Islands belong to? | Spain |
| Which strait separates Spain from Morocco? | Strait of Gibraltar |
| Which country’s only land neighbour is Spain? | Portugal |
| In which country is the Alhambra palace? | Spain |
| What is the population of Spain? (millions) | 49 million |
| In what year did Mexico gain independence from Spain? | 1821 |
Facts from our quizzes
What people get wrong about Spain
The flag question offers Portugal, Italy and France. Portugal is green and red with the arms at the seam; Spain is red, yellow, red with the arms towards the hoist. Italy and France are vertical tricolours and are only picked by accident. The outline is shown beside Portugal, France and Morocco. Spain is the big square with the Balearics to the east; Portugal is the strip cut off its western edge. If you can see the strip is missing, it is Spain.
The capital question is Madrid. The trivia asks which country is famous for flamenco. In numbers we hold the population, 47 million, and one date that belongs to Spain by way of Mexico: independence from Spain in 1821. Explorer is where Spain surprises people. The Sagrada Família, the Alhambra and Park Güell are marked easy, but the pack also holds Melilla la Vieja and the two Peñones, Vélez de la Gomera and Alhucemas, all on the African coast and all Spanish. Teide and Garajonay are in the Canaries, off Morocco, and count for Spain too.
Every Spain question, with streaks and a leaderboard, is in the app.
PlayQuestions and answers
What is the capital of Spain?
The capital of Spain is Madrid.
Which continent is Spain in?
Spain is in Europe.
What is the population of Spain?
About 47 million (2024 estimate).
Which countries border Spain?
Spain borders Portugal, France, Andorra, Morocco and Gibraltar.
What is the highest point in Spain?
Pico de Teide on Canary Islands, at 3,718 m.
What is the official language of Spain?
Spanish.