- 2nd tourist destination in the world


Source: UNWTO Tourism Highlights, 2008, World Tourism Organization (WTO)
- Exceptional quality of life

Source: Cushman & Wakefield Healey Baker, European Cities Monitor, 2007
- The Economist ranks the quality of life in Spain 10th in the world in terms of a set of social, political, cultural and economic parameters.
- Outstanding and modern health system.
- With the largest number of international schools in Europe according to the European Council of International Schools.
- Three Spanish Business schools appear among the top 20 in the "2009 Global MBA ranking", from the Financial Times.

Source: Global MBA ranking 2009, Financial Times.
- 8,000 km (4,970 miles) of coast & beautiful beaches combined with one of the best all year round climates in Europe.
- Green areas & national parks, excellent sport facilities, 313 golf courses and a rich cultural and social life. Spain is "the European golf leader".
- Spain is noteworthy for its socio-economic level. The country ranks 13th in the Human Development Index, based on an assessment of social wellbeing, health and educational level.

Source: Human Development Report 2007, PNUD
Last updated: 15|04|2009