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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Bulgaria

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Bulgaria is 42 811 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 356% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
42 811 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Bulgaria has a coastline of 220.0 mi.

3 084.5 mi
220.0 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 Bulgaria is Sofia, where the population is 1 228 280.

3 165 240 ppl
1 228 280 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Bulgaria is Musala, which rises to a height of 9 596 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
9 596 ft
Musala

Highest recorded temperature

In Spain, the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia, while in Bulgaria the highest temperature was 113.4°F and was recorded in Sadovo, Plovdiv Province.

117°F
Murcia
113.4°F
Sadovo, Plovdiv Province

Lowest recorded temperature

In Spain, the lowest temperature ever measured was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento, while in Bulgaria, the lowest temperature was -36.9°F and was recorded in Tran.

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
-36.9°F
Tran

Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Bulgaria is home to 6 948 445 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
6 948 445 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 75.3 years in Bulgaria.

82.2 years
75.3 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 43.7 years in Bulgaria.

43.9 years
43.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and -0.67% in Bulgaria.

-0.03%
-0.67%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 98.4% in Bulgaria.

98.6%
98.4%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Bulgaria the primary language is Bulgarian.

spanish
bulgarian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 3/174
7 099 000 ppl
Ranking: 39/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Bulgaria: 24 620 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 40/194
24 620 Int$
Ranking: 62/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Bulgaria: Bulgarian Lev (BGN).

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EUR
Euro
BGN
Bulgarian Lev

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Spain: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Bulgaria: 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, Bulgaria 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; Bulgaria - 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 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
B54 USD - 67 USD
T82 USD - 103 USD

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