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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Burkina Faso

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Burkina Faso is 105 393 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 85.37% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
105 393 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Burkina Faso has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

3 084.5 mi
0.0 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 Burkina Faso is Ouagadougou, where the population is 1 626 950.

3 165 240 ppl
1 626 950 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Burkina Faso is Tena Kourou, which rises to a height of 2 451 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
2 451 ft
Tena Kourou

Highest recorded temperature

117°F
Murcia
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Lowest recorded temperature

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
-

Society

Spain vs. Burkina Faso - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Burkina Faso is home to 20 903 273 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
20 903 273 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 63.1 years in Burkina Faso.

82.2 years
63.1 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 17.9 years in Burkina Faso.

43.9 years
17.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 2.58% in Burkina Faso.

-0.03%
2.58%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 39.3% in Burkina Faso.

98.6%
39.3%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Burkina Faso the primary language is French.

spanish
french

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 3/174
163 000 ppl
Ranking: 146/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Burkina Faso: 2 273 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 40/194
2 273 Int$
Ranking: 178/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Burkina Faso: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
XOF
CFA Franc BCEAO

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Spain: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Burkina Faso: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, Burkina Faso has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURXOF

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Spain - May, June, July, August, September; Burkina Faso - 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
Do not travel
Level 4

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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B68 USD - 80 USD
T116 USD - 150 USD
B31 USD
T63 USD

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