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Overview
Spain has always been a
favourite holiday destinations for many Europeans. But even with more
than 50 million visitors a year, you can still travel for days and hear
nothing but Spanish. In the charming cities, narrow twisting old
roads
suddenly open out to stunning views of daring modern architecture, while
cozy bars serving wine and tapas are just across the street from
high-tech dancing places. Travel is easy, accommodation plentiful, the
climate moderate, the people very laid back, the beaches long and sandy, the food
and drink easy to come by and full of regional flavours.
A bit of History
Spain's powerful empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately
had to yield command of the
seven seas to the United Kingdom. Subsequent failure to embrace the
industrial revolutions caused Spain to fall behind much of Europe in economic and political power. Spain
was able to remain
neutral in World War I and II but suffered a devastating civil
war in the 1930s. After the death of dictator Francisco Franco in 1975 a peaceful transition to democracy
followed. With help from the European Union, rapid economic
modernization have given Spain one of the most dynamic
economies in Europe today.
How to Get There
You can take Thai
Airways directly from Bangkok to Madrid. Another convenient
alternative is
Singapore Airlines via Singapore to Barcelona. Most major
European airlines also serve destinations in Madrid.
The Highlights
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Admire the stunning
architecture of Barcelona |
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Experience the
friendly people and great food in the capital city of Madrid |
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Take a lovely walk
through the idyllic cities of Seville and Valencia |
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Check out the
Canary Islands, Europe's most popular beach destination |
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Take the ferry to
the party island of Ibiza and dance until dawn |
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Country Profile
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Country Name |
Spain |
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Capital City |
Madrid |
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Major Gateways |
Madrid (MAD),
Barcelona (BCN) |
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Population |
42.7 million |
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Languages |
Spanish |
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Main Religions |
Roman Catholic |
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Currency
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Euro (EUR) |
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Time Difference with Thailand |
-5h (summer), -6h
(winter) |
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Calling Code |
+34 |
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Best Time to Visit |
All year round
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Visa Requirement for Thai Citizens |
Visa required |
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Travel Time from
Bangkok |
14h (via Paris or
Zurich) |
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More info |
www.spain.info
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Map |
Click here
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National Flag |
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