Monarchy of Spain

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. Where is Monarchy of Spain?Southwestern Europe, occupying most of the Iberian Peninsula
2. How many people live in Monarchy of Spain?Approximately 47.4 million (as of recent estimates)
3. How big is Monarchy of Spain?505,990 square kilometers (195,360 square miles)
4. What is the capital of Monarchy of Spain?Madrid
5. Who is the current king and who are his family members?King Felipe VI is the current monarch. His wife, Queen Letizia, and their daughters Leonor and Sofía are part of the royal family.
6. How did the monarchy become part of Spain's government?After the end of Franco's rule, democracy was restored in 1977. The 1978 Constitution then made the monarchy a constitutional part of Spain's government.

Constitutional Monarchy: A system of government where a monarch serves as head of state within the parameters of a constitution.
Head of State: The chief public representative of a country, embodying its sovereignty and national identity.
Royal Prerogatives: Specific powers and privileges historically held by the monarch, now often defined and limited by law.
Hereditary Succession: The process by which the right to rule is passed down through a family line, typically from parent to child.