# How many provinces are there in Spain?

Question 1097 · Task 1 · Government, legislation and civic participation · CCSE 2026

**In Spanish, as in the exam:** ¿Cuántas provincias hay en España?

- a) 45. (45.)
- b) 50. (50.) · Right answer
- c) 55. (55.)

**Right answer:** b) 50.

## Why

Spain has 50 provinces, grouped into 17 autonomous communities. Some communities, such as Madrid or Murcia, have only one province. In addition, Ceuta and Melilla are autonomous cities with a special status.

Question 1097 of the Manual de preparación de la prueba CCSE 2026 © Instituto Cervantes: https://cervantes.org/sites/public/produccion/files/2026-10/manual-preparacion-prueba-ccse-2026.pdf

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