Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in economic and political power. Spain remained neutral in World Wars I and II, but suffered through a devastating Civil War (1936-39). In the second half of the 20th century, it has played a catch-up role in the western international community. Continuing concerns are large-scale unemployment and the Basque separatist movement.

Capital: Madrid

Population: 40,217,413

Languages: Castilian Spanish (official), Catalan, Galician, Basque

Currency: euro (EUR)

GDP per capita: $21,200

Spain YFC is ministering to their nation's youth through camps; concerts; sports events; leadership training and publications.

? Recruitment of staff and volunteers.

? Leadership guidance and decision making.

? Increased networking and relationship building with churches, individuals and organizations.

? Increased ministries in the youth center and expansion of other direct ministries.