Spain

Geographically isolated from Europe by the Pyrenees, Spain is one of the oldest inhabited regions of human history.A very large country that occupies four-fifths of the Iberian Peninsula and has different nature, climate, and language depending on the region.You can see everything from Roman water pipes and Islamic royal palaces to Gothic cathedrals.Of course, Spain is flamenco, guitar, fighting cows, Gaudi architecture, the tracks and works of artists such as Picasso, Dali, Greco, the stylish cities of Barcelona and Madrid, wine, delicious Spanish food, and of course people. A cool Spaniard.Celtic music with flamenco and melancholic poetry, various music such as guitars and bagpipes carve the rhythm of the city.Naturally, it is one of the most beloved countries of the world's travelers because these are mixed to make Spain.Spain is a country you definitely want to visit.

Basic Information
Official country name & English notation	Kingdom of Espana Spain
capital	Madrid
area	50.6 km2 (about 1.3 times that of Japan)
population	Approximately 4,272 million (December 2003), Madrid (Madrid city population approximately 12 million) (December 310)
Race	Spanish
言语	Spanish (Castile) (Basque, Catalan, Galician are used in some regions.)
Religious	Constitutional freedom of religion is guaranteed (although the overwhelming majority of Catholics)
currency	Euro
Exchange rate	1 euro = about 135.8 yen (May 2005, 5)
bill	Seven types of 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 euros
coin	1、2、5、10、20、50セント、1、2ユーロの八種類(1ユーロは100セント)
Voltage	220V, 50HZ
jet lag	Minus 8 hours.The summer time implementation period is minus 7 hours.Summer time is from the last Sunday in March to the last Saturday in October.
public holiday	全国 1/1 New Year (AО NUEVO), 6/3 Main Day (EPIFANIA DEL SEОR), 24/3 Good Friday (JUEVES SANTO), * Catalunya region etc. is a holiday on Monday 25th (Easter Monday), 5 / 1 Good Friday (VIERNES SANTO), 8/15 * May Day (FIESTA DEL TRABAJO), 10/12 Virgin Ascension Festival (ASUNCION DE LA VIRGEN), 11/1 Ispania Day (FIESTA NACIONAL DE ESPANA), 12/6 Saints Day (TODOS LOS SANTOS), 12/8 Constitution Day (DIA DE LA CONSTITUCION ESPANOLA), 12/25 Virgin Conception Day (INMACULADA CONCEPCION), XNUMX/XNUMX * Christmas (NAVIDAD) Note 1) In addition to this, one day is added to each autonomous state holiday, and two days are added to each region for a total of three days. Note XNUMX) May XNUMXst and December XNUMXth marked with * are Sundays, and the transfer holidays are decided for each autonomous state.There are autonomous regions that have holidays that are completely different from the autonomous regions that transfer the next day. Additional holidays in Madrid and Barcelona <Madrid> 5/2（5/1の振替休日）-マドリッド自治州全域、5/3（5/2のマドリッド自治州の祝日の振替休日）−マドリッド自治州全域、5/15（サン・イシドロの日）−マドリッド市のみ、7/25（12/25クリスマスの振替休日）-マドリッド自治州全域、11/9（聖母アルムデナの日）−マドリッド市のみ <Barcelona> 5/16（聖霊降臨祭）−カタルーニャ自治州全域、6/24（サン・フアンの日）−カタルーニャ自治州全域、9/23(振替休日）−バルセロナ市のみ、9/24（聖母メルセドの日）−バルセロナ市のみ、12/26（聖エステバンの日）−カタルーニャ自治州全域
Number of Japanese residents	5,549 people (October 2003)
Phone country code	34
Emergency phone number	Police / Emergency / Firefighting: 112, <Direct> Police (nationwide): 091 "National Police" / 092 "City Police / Traffic Cases" / Firefighting (nationwide): 080 / Emergency: 061,091

物 価 Spain is a relatively cheap country in Europe.Rent in Madrid is around 300-450 euros for a studio type, depending on the conditions.In the category of ordinary condominiums in Japan, you can find 700LDK for just over 2 euros a month and 900LDK for around 3 euros.If you refrain from eating out and cook your own meals, the cost of food will be around 5 euros for a couple living together.Eating out is cheap and costs around 10-10 euros.Usually 15-1 euros.Coffee costs around 1.75 to 1 euros.A glass of beer costs around 1.75 to 15 euros.Accommodation is around 40-40 euros for cheap hotels and 70-XNUMX euros for medium-sized hotels.
GDP	$ 9,917 billion (2004) (Source: OECD)
GDP per capita	$ 20,500 (2003) (Source: OECD)
economic growth rate	2.4% (2004, European Commission)
Price increase rate	3.1% (2004, European Commission)
Unemployment rate	10.8% (2004, OECD)
Major trade items	(1) Export automobiles, engines, electrical equipment, plastic products (2) Imported automobiles, engines, mineral fuels / oils, electrical products
Major trading partners	(1) Export France, Germany, Italy, UK, Portugal, US, Lan, Belgium, Latin American countries (about 70% of EU) (2) Imports France, Germany, Italy, Britain, Lan, Belgium, Portugal, US, Latin American countries (about 66% against the EU) (Source: IMF)

climate Located in the center of the Iberian Peninsula, on a plateau 5 meters above sea level, it has an inland climate.The climate is sunny all year round, the air is dry and the temperature difference between the days is large.Spain is clearly divided into cold winters and hot summers.Spring and autumn are very short.It is not uncommon for summer to exceed 6 degrees Celsius.However, due to the low humidity, it feels surprisingly cool in the shade or indoors.Winters are cold and there are mornings below freezing, but little snow falls. May, June, and September (including April and October in the south) are good seasons to avoid the heat.In winter in the southern and southeastern regions along overseas, the climate is mild due to the influence of the Mediterranean climate.

Current weather

visa	Not required for stays of 90 days or less.Those who have stayed in Spain for 90 days on a visa will not be able to enter Spain for the next 90 days.Please be sure to check with the embassy for the final confirmation of the student visa procedure as there are many changes in the law.
Passport	Valid until the day of return.

Government agencies in Japan such as embassies
Embassy of Spain	Embassy of Spain in Japan 106-0032-1-10 Roppongi, Minato-ku, 3-100 Tel: 03-5562-5050
Honorary Consulate of Spain in Nagoya	Honorary Consulate of Spain in Nagoya Nagoya Railroad Inc. 450-8501-1 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya 2-4 Tel: 052-571-2141
Honorary Consulate of Spain in Fukuoka	Honorary Consulate of Spain in Fukuoka 811-3221-1 Wakakidai, Fukutsu-cho, Munakata-gun, Fukuoka 13-1 Tel: 092-957-6699
Honorary Consulate of Spain in Sapporo	Honorary Consulate of Spain in Sapporo 064-0912-12 Minami 18 West, Chuo-ku, Sapporo 2-1 Tel: 011-563-8990
Spanish Tourism Board	105F, 0001nd Toranomon Electric Building, 3-1-10 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 2-6 TEL 03-3432-6141 FAX 03-3432-6144 Business hours 9: 30-16: 00 Closed days Saturdays, Sundays, public holidays, 10/12, 12/25

Local Japanese Embassy
Embassy in Spain	Espana Embajada del Japon Calle Serrano, 109, 28006-Madrid, Espana Tel: (34) 91-590-7600 Fax: (34) 91-590-1321
Consulate-General of Japan in Barcelona	Barcelona Consulado General del Japon en Barcelona Av. Diagonal, 640, 2o, D Edificio Caja Madrid 08017 Barcelona Tel: (34) 93 -280-3433 Fax: (34) 93 -280-4496
Consular Office of Japan in Las Palmas	Las Palmas Consulado del Japon Calle Santiago Rusinol No. 12, 35005-Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Espana (Apartado Postal No. 733) Tel: (34) 928-24-4012, 24-3466 Fax: (34) 928-29-7290