It is Western Europe’s second-largest country: At 505,370 square kilometers (about twice the size of Oregon), it is only slightly smaller than France. Spain occupies most of the Iberian Peninsula, which lies at the southwestern end of the European mainland. Getting to know Spain’s own varied culture will deepen your understanding and enrich your time there. Spain has an ancient and varied culture-very distinct from the cultures of Latin America…though it does share a language and some general customs with its former colonies. An Overview of Traditions and Culture in Spain
