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The Kingdom of Spain is located on the Atlantic and Mediterranean coasts of Europe, between France and Portugal. The capital is Madrid. The area of Spain is 194,898 square miles (504,784 square km). The estimated population of Spain in July, 2004 was 40,280,780. The official language is Spanish, and, in parts of the country, Catalan, Galician, or Basque. Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in economic and political power. Spain remained neutral in World Wars I and II, but suffered through a devastating civil war (1936-39). In the second half of the 20th century, Spain has played a catch-up role in the western international community; it joined the EU in 1986. Continuing challenges include Basque Fatherland and Liberty (ETA) terrorism and further reductions in unemployment. -- The CIA World Factbook: Spain
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