The motor, shipbuilding, machine tool and chemical industries are important. Spain is one of the world s major producers and exporters of cars. There has been a decline in the steel, textile and footwear industries. Investment in modern industries is growing, including information technology and s equipment. Other industries include metals and metal manufacturers, food products, non-electrical machinery and electrical machinery.
Principal minerals are hard coal and brown coal.
There are small reserves of crude petroleum. Telecommunications Direct dialling is available from South Africa on dial code 0934 followed by the area code. The metric system is utilised. General Roman Catholicism is the main religion of the country, but all major religions are practised. Spain s international transportation links are well developed.