This is the 5665th most frequent Catalan word.
espanya
"Espanya" means "Spain" in English.
In this sentence, 'Espanya' is used as the proper noun referring to the country of Spain.
Espanya és un país del sud d'Europa.
Spain is a country in southern Europe.
Here, 'Espanya' is again a proper noun used to describe the nation in the context of its cultural characteristics.
La cultura d'Espanya és rica i variada.
The culture of Spain is rich and varied.
In this context, 'Espanya' serves as a location, referring to Spain as a travel destination.