Europe/Southern Europe
Spain
Madrid
49.3 Mio
505 992 km²
Euro
Coastal
Spanish, Catalan, Basque, Galician
Historical Events
711 - Conquest by Umayyad Caliphate
Most of the Iberian Peninsula was conquered by the Umayyad Caliphate.
1492 - Fall of the Nasrid Kingdom of Granada
The Reconquista concluded with the expulsion of Islamic rule from Spain.
1479 - Union of Castile and Aragon
The dynastic union under Catholic Monarchs marked Spain's unification as a nation state.
1808 - Start of the Peninsular War
Spain entered the conflict against Napoleonic forces, lasting until 1814.
1936 - Start of the Spanish Civil War
A civil conflict broke out, leading to significant political changes.
1939 - End of the Spanish Civil War
The war concluded, leading to the establishment of Franco's dictatorship.
1975 - End of Francoist dictatorship
Franco's regime resulted in a transition to democracy in Spain.
1986 - Entry into the European Union
Spain became a member of the EU, boosting its economy and development.