How many comunidades autónomas make up Spain?

✓ 17

Spain has 17 comunidades autónomas (regions with self-government), as well as two autonomous cities: Ceuta and Melilla. The comunidades are spread over the peninsula and the two archipelagos: Baleares and Canarias. Each one has its own statute, parliament and government. Classic trap: adding the autonomous cities and saying 19. Remember also that there are 50 provinces.