Spain
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</p><p>Spain is a Western European country located between the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean. The country spans an area of 504,030 and is second largest country in Western Europe. Spain features a constitutional monarchy that has been organized as a parliament democracy. The country is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the south and east, the Cantabric Sea to the north, and by the Atlantic Ocean and Portugal to the West. </p><p> Spain’s culture is as vibrant as they come. The sport of Bull fighting forms a critical element in the jangled labyrinth of cultural richness. Spanish dance carnivals feature gorgeous dress codes and finery. Spain is home to numerous film stalwarts like Luis Banal and Pedro Almodovar. Spanish cuisine is noted for its rich taste and fine wines that accompany them. The Spain’s culture can be observed in full glory during hr New Year and Easter celebrations. The increasing influx of European population into the country has rendered it with a distinct culture.</p><p> Spain is the ninth largest economy in the world and fifth largest in the world. The country’s GDP was valued at $1.08 trillion according to CIA Fact book. The per capita income is estimated to be around $27,400. The Spanish economy has successfully avoided the zero growth rate syndrome which has been plaguing its European Union partners. The country has become the leading opportunity creator by spawning more than half of all the new jobs in European Union. If Spain maintains its current growth pattern it is expected to overtake the per capita income of countries like Germany by 2011.</p><p>