Spain
/spain
Location
Approximate reference point: 40.4637, -3.7492
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Country Clues
- Phone Code
- +34
- Domain
- .es
- Driving Side
- Right-hand drive
- License Plates
- White with black text, blue EU band
- Road Signs
- Blue direction signs, similar to EU standard
- Power Lines
- Concrete poles in rural areas
- Architecture
- Moorish influence, terracotta roofs
- Street View
- Google car is white/black with camera on top
- Additional Identifiers
- Spanish text, yellow postal boxes, distinctive guardrails
Language & Text Examples
Latin-based alphabet with: á, é, í, ó, ú, ü, ñ. The letter ñ is particularly distinctive to Spanish.
Regional Characteristics
Andalusia Region of Spain
Landscape
Rolling hills, olive groves, coastal plains
Vegetation
Olive trees, orange groves, sunflowers
Architecture
Moorish influence, white villages, ornate decoration
Climate
Very hot summers, mild winters
Distinctive Features
White villages (pueblos blancos), Moorish architecture, flamenco culture
Canary Islands Region of Spain
Landscape
Volcanic islands, beaches, mountains
Vegetation
Palm trees, succulents, volcanic vegetation
Architecture
Colorful buildings, resort developments
Climate
Warm year-round, arid in parts
Distinctive Features
Volcanic landscapes, black sand beaches, subtropical feel
Central Spain (Meseta) Region of Spain
Landscape
High plateau, rolling plains, sparse vegetation
Vegetation
Olive groves, wheat fields, sparse trees
Architecture
Stone buildings, historic town centers, castles
Climate
Continental, hot summers, cold winters
Distinctive Features
Windmills, castles on hills, vast open spaces
Mediterranean Coast Region of Spain
Landscape
Coastal plains, beaches, urban developments
Vegetation
Palm trees, olive groves, Mediterranean scrub
Architecture
White buildings, terracotta roofs, modern resorts
Climate
Hot dry summers, mild winters
Distinctive Features
Beach resorts, tourist infrastructure, palm-lined promenades
Northern Spain (Green Spain) Region of Spain
Landscape
Mountains, green valleys, Atlantic coast
Vegetation
Lush forests, meadows, apple orchards
Architecture
Stone houses, hórreos (grain stores) in Galicia
Climate
Rainy, mild, Atlantic influence
Distinctive Features
Green landscapes, fishing villages, Basque/Galician culture