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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Belgium

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Belgium is 11 787 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 1557% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
11 787 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Belgium has a coastline of 41.6 mi.

3 084.5 mi
41.6 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 Belgium is Antwerp, where the population is 502 604.

3 165 240 ppl
502 604 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Belgium is Signal de Botrange, which rises to a height of 2 277 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
2 277 ft
Signal de Botrange

Highest recorded temperature

In Spain, the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia, while in Belgium the highest temperature was 101.8°F and was recorded in Uccle.

117°F
Murcia
101.8°F
Uccle

Lowest recorded temperature

In Spain, the lowest temperature ever measured was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento, while in Belgium, the lowest temperature was -22.2°F and was recorded in Valley of the Lesse in Rochefort.

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
-22.2°F
Valley of the Lesse in Rochefort

Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Belgium is home to 11 589 623 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
11 589 623 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 81.7 years in Belgium.

82.2 years
81.7 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 41.6 years in Belgium.

43.9 years
41.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 0.59% in Belgium.

-0.03%
0.59%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 99.0% in Belgium.

98.6%
99.0%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Belgium the primary language is French, Dutch, German.

spanish
french, dutch, german

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 3/174
8 355 000 ppl
Ranking: 36/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Belgium: 52 627 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 40/194
52 627 Int$
Ranking: 20/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Belgium: Euro (EUR).

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Euro
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, Belgium 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; Belgium - 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 a high degree of caution
Level 2

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 - 150 USD
B67 USD - 79 USD
T132 USD - 162 USD

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