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According to itypeusa, Spain is a country located in the southwestern region of Europe, bordered by France and the Bay of Biscay to the north and Portugal to the west. It covers an area of 505,990 square kilometers and has a population estimated at around 47 million people. The official language of Spain is Spanish, but there are also several regional languages spoken throughout the country including Basque, Galician and Catalan. The currency used in Spain is the Euro (EUR). The economy of Spain is largely driven by tourism, with over 80 million people visiting each year. Other important sectors include agriculture, manufacturing and technology. In addition to its strong economy, Spain also has a strong cultural heritage which includes traditional music, dance, art and literature that can be found throughout the country. It also boasts a variety of cultural attractions such as museums, galleries, parks and gardens that attract visitors from all over the world. Education in Spain is free at all levels and there are a number of universities throughout the country offering courses in various fields including engineering, medicine and business studies. There are also many religious sites located throughout the country including churches, temples and shrines that are important pilgrimage sites for Christians as well as for followers of other faiths. Spain is a country located in Southwestern Europe which uses the Central European Time (CET) zone. This time zone is one hour ahead of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC+1) and observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). This means that clocks in Spain move forward by one hour during the spring and summer months, and move back an hour during the autumn and winter. Spain has a continental climate with distinct summer and winter seasons. The summer season runs from May to September with temperatures ranging from 20°C – 30°C, while the winter season runs from October to April bringing cooler temperatures with averages between 8°C – 20°C. Despite having two distinct seasons, Spain’s climate is generally mild year-round with occasional bouts of extreme weather such as heat waves or snowfall in certain areas. The major international airport in Spain is Madrid–Barajas Airport located near Madrid which offers flights to nearby countries such as France, Portugal and Morocco as well as international locations such as Europe, Asia and North America. All flight schedules follow CET time zone so travelers should be aware that their flight may depart earlier or later than expected if they are connecting from a different time zone. Additionally, it’s important for visitors to be aware that some areas within Spain may have their own local times which differ from CET even though most parts of the country observe this time zone year-round. See indexdotcom for Spain Energy and Environment Facts.

Eating and Shopping in Madrid, Spain
Eating and Shopping in Madrid, Spain

Eating and Shopping in Madrid, Spain

Seasonal Cuisine Madrid has a significant number of top-notch restaurants that rely on seasonal produce, offering carefully prepared dishes while at the same time trying to preserve the taste of the original ingredients as much as possible. This restaurant concept departs from the formalism of large halls, but offers a high quality of both the food itself and the service. In this section, we will describe several bars and restaurants distinguished by their quality, the use of excellent raw materials,…

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Universitat Autònoma De Barcelona Exchange Program
UAB Exchange Program

UAB Exchange Program

Application to the host university I applied for the Pre-established Program at Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB) through MicroEDU. It was a very good decision. The MicroEDU staff are very helpful and will help you with questions or double-check that your application documents are complete. A short time later I received the acceptance. In addition, shortly before your stay abroad, MicroEDU will send you a mailing list in which all other students who have applied to UAB through them are…

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UAB Review
UAB Review

UAB Review

I still can’t believe the four months here in Barcelona, ​​Spain are over. The time here was very intense and special for me. I recognized many things and became a completely new and changed person. When I got here, I was so scared that I would not find friends or an apartment. Now I know that these worries were absolutely unnecessary. I mean, I’ve met so many people from all over the world and had the opportunity to make real…

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SAF-UAB
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Student Review

Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Student Review

Since it is compulsory at my university in Munich to spend a semester abroad and Spanish is one of my main subjects, it has long been clear to me that I wanted to go to Barcelona. When it was time to get more detailed information and organize everything, I stumbled upon your website by chance during my research and out of my enthusiasm I sent a short request straight away. Everything else was very easy – I was told exactly which documents I had to…

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Spain Schooling
Spain Education

Spain Education

Training Apart from a progressive period before the Franco regime, the education system in Spain until the 1970s was characterized by strong conservatism and centralization without any major consideration for ethnic differences. However, the need for modernization of the economy at large forced 1970 reform (LGE), which broadened educational opportunities. After 8-year primary school, either a 3-year secondary school (BUP) followed, leading to a bachelor’s degree, the equivalent of a Swedish student degree, or a vocational school with 2-year stages….

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