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Etymology

From Anglo-Norman Espayne, from Late Latin Spania, from earlier Latin Hispānia, from Ancient Greek Ἱσπανια (Hispania), from Phoenician i-shaphanim, literally 'hyrax isle', as the native wild rabbits were mistaken for hyraxes.

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Spain

  1. Country in Europe. Member state of the European Union. Official name: Kingdom of Spain (Reino de España).

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