Spain

Quick facts

Where is Spain?

Satellite view centred on Madrid (40.0°, -4.0°).

How to spot Spain from satellite imagery

Spain is the second-largest country in the European Union by area at 505,000 square kilometres, and one of the most geographically varied. The Iberian Peninsula is essentially a high tilted plateau — the Meseta — bounded by mountains on every side and ringed by narrow coastal plains. That structure produces a sequence of distinct climate zones and agricultural patterns within a single country, from the green Atlantic north through the dry interior, the olive belt of Andalusia, and the irrigated huertas of the Mediterranean coast.

For geography games, Spain is a high-value country to learn — it shows up often, and each main region has a distinctive aerial signature. This guide breaks down the cues that lock Spain in within seconds and tell you which part of the country you have landed in.

Themed Spain modes

Restrict the location pool to Spain and pick a theme — volcanoes, capitals, coastlines. Smaller pool, sharper learning curve.