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Spain
  • Imports from Spain A$2,887 million
  • Exports to Spain A$625 million
  • Capital Madrid
  • Official Language Spanish
  • Surface Area 506,000 sq km
  • Population 46.2 million

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Doing Business

Dress is generally more formal than in Australia. Business suit, long sleeve shirt (even in summer) and tie is normal professional wear for men. Women’s work dress varies, but we would recommend travelling with a business suit or smart clothing.

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Country Profile

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  • ECONOMIC CLIMATE
    In the period leading to the global financial crisis, the Spanish economy attracted appreciable levels of foreign capital. While other sectors have suffered, services, particularly tourism, continue to play an important role.
    » read more at DFAT
  • TRADE RELATIONS
    Relations between Australia and Spain are steadily expanding. Spain offers significant potential as a partner, both in business and in international relations.
    » read more at DFAT
  • POLITICAL CLIMATE
    Spain is a parliamentary monarchy, with King Juan Carlos playing a strictly non-partisan role above party politics.
    » read more at DFAT

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