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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Albania

Learn about the similarities and differences between Spain and Albania 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. Albania - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Albania is 11 100 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 1660% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
11 100 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Albania has a coastline of 224.9 mi.

3 084.5 mi
224.9 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 Albania is Tirana, where the population is 418 495.

3 165 240 ppl
418 495 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Albania is Maja e Korabit, which rises to a height of 9 068 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
9 068 ft
Maja e Korabit

Highest recorded temperature

117°F
Murcia
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Lowest recorded temperature

In Spain, the lowest temperature ever measured was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento, while in Albania, the lowest temperature was -17.5°F and was recorded in Voskopojë.

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
-17.5°F
Voskopojë

Society

Spain vs. Albania - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Albania is home to 2 877 797 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
2 877 797 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 79.2 years in Albania.

82.2 years
79.2 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 34.3 years in Albania.

43.9 years
34.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 0.24% in Albania.

-0.03%
0.24%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 98.1% in Albania.

98.6%
98.1%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Albania the primary language is Albanian.

spanish
albanian

Religion

In Spain, the main religion is Christianity; in Albania, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
4 131 000 ppl
Ranking: 3/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Albania: 13 900 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
13 900 Int$
Ranking: 4/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Albania: Lek (ALL).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
ALL
Lek

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, Albania has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Spain - May, June, July, August, September; Albania - June, July, August.

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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

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
B49 EUR - 61 EUR
T84 EUR - 108 EUR

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