Why is Spain a poor country?

One reason I see. It rings the bell when you say Italy and Spain. Doesn't matter what resources these countries have. Doesn't matter what they produce. These two countries have something in common right now. It's high unemployment. High unemployment especially among younger people. read more

Spain isn’t a poor country. It’s per capita GDP is slightly below the European Union (EU) average (92%). A poor country would be Albania, at 30% of the EU average. Spain is wealthy enough to invest in first-rate infrastructure: try flying from the dilapidated JFK to Madrid’s modern Barajas airport. read more

The United States of America is the 177th “poorest” country in the world ($57,293). Canada is the 166th “poorest” country in the world ($46,239). Spain is the 154th “poorest” country in the world ($36,451). Italy is the 153rd “poorest” country in the world ($36,313). Israel is the 152nd “poorest” country in the world ($34,833). read more

Is the typical Spanish mindset (actually southern European in general), Spain is the worst country in Europe and everything northern to the Pyrenees is a uncorrupted social paradise of equality, peace and justice. read more