Spain

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Spain is a country in southern Europe, located on the Iberian Peninsula and bordered by Portugal, France, and the Mediterranean Sea. Its capital is Madrid, and it includes several autonomous regions, such as Catalonia, Andalusia, and the Basque Country, each with its own culture and identity.

Spain is a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy, meaning it has a king as head of state and an elected government that makes laws. The country’s parliament, the Cortes Generales, is made up of two chambers: the Congress of Deputies and the Senate.

Spain is a member of the European Union, United Nations, and NATO, and plays an active role in international affairs. It has one of the world’s largest tourism industries, a strong cultural legacy in art, language, and literature, and growing influence in global trade, migration, and climate policy.

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