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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Barbados

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Barbados is 166 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 117590% larger.

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

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Barbados has a coastline of 60.3 mi.

3 084.5 mi
60.3 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 Barbados is Bridgetown, where the population is 110 000.

3 165 240 ppl
110 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Barbados is Mount Hillaby, which rises to a height of 1 115 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
1 115 ft
Mount Hillaby

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. Barbados - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Barbados is home to 287 375 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
287 375 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 78.3 years in Barbados.

82.2 years
78.3 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 39.5 years in Barbados.

43.9 years
39.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 0.28% in Barbados.

-0.03%
0.28%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 99.6% in Barbados.

98.6%
99.6%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Barbados the primary language is English.

spanish
english

Religion

In Spain, the main religion is Christianity; in Barbados, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 3/174
592 000 ppl
Ranking: 119/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Barbados: 13 345 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 40/194
13 345 Int$
Ranking: 96/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Barbados: Barbados Dollar (BBD).

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EUR
Euro
BBD
Barbados Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Spain: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Barbados: frequency and voltage are 115V 50 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
115V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, Barbados has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-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; Barbados - January, February, March, April.

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 United States (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
B68 USD - 80 USD
T116 USD - 149 USD
B89 USD - 106 USD
T205 USD - 262 USD

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