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May 31, 2026
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Maps of countries in Middle East
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Gulf States Count Their Americans but Won't Publish the Number

Gulf Cooperation Council states track foreign nationals by nationality for visa management and security purposes but publish almost none of the resulting data. The U.S. resident population across the GCC, plausibly between 50,000 and 80,000 people, represents the clearest example of administrative capacity that does not translate into public disclosure.

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by Daniel Atz
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May 2, 2026
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Full moon rising behind the illuminated Almudena Cathedral at twilight in Madrid, Spain. A stunning urban skyline with warm evening light and deep blue sky, a primary reason why Americans moving to Spain has become a thing.
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Americans Moving to Spain Target Madrid, Barcelona and Valencia

Americans moving to Spain have made it one of the top destinations for U.S. expatriates, with Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia drawing the biggest share of new arrivals. More than 50,000 U.S. expats are currently living in Spain, a figure that has only continued to rise. In fact, in the last two years, the number of […]

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