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Country Facts:
Spain vs. United Arab Emirates

Learn about the similarities and differences between Spain and United Arab Emirates by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Spain vs. United Arab Emirates - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of United Arab Emirates is 32 278 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 505% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
32 278 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while United Arab Emirates has a coastline of 819.0 mi.

3 084.5 mi
819.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Spain is Madrid, with a population of about 3 165 240 people. In contrast, the largest city in United Arab Emirates is Dubai, where the population is 2 106 180.

3 165 240 ppl
2 106 180 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in United Arab Emirates is Jabal Bil Ays, which rises to a height of 6 345 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
6 345 ft
Jabal Bil Ays

Highest recorded temperature

117°F
Murcia
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Lowest recorded temperature

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
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Society

Spain vs. United Arab Emirates - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while United Arab Emirates is home to 9 890 402 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
9 890 402 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 79.4 years in United Arab Emirates.

82.2 years
79.4 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 38.4 years in United Arab Emirates.

43.9 years
38.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 0.62% in United Arab Emirates.

-0.03%
0.62%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 97.6% in United Arab Emirates.

98.6%
97.6%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in United Arab Emirates the primary language is Arabic.

spanish
arabic

Religion

In Spain, the main religion is Christianity; in United Arab Emirates, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. United Arab Emirates: 66 747 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
66 747 Int$
Ranking: 1/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). United Arab Emirates: UAE Dirham (AED).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
AED
UAE Dirham

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Spain: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in United Arab Emirates: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, United Arab Emirates has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURUSDAED

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Spain - May, June, July, August, September; United Arab Emirates - January, February, March, November, December.

Traveler's essential: Tourist Season Around the World

Safety level

Scale from 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe)
Traveler's essential: Travel Safety Map
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of France (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B64 EUR - 75 EUR
T109 EUR - 141 EUR
B54 EUR - 72 EUR
T110 EUR - 163 EUR

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