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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Benin

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Benin is 43 484 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 349% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
43 484 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Benin has a coastline of 75.2 mi.

3 084.5 mi
75.2 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 Benin is Cotonou, where the population is 779 314.

3 165 240 ppl
779 314 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Benin is Mont Sokbaro, which rises to a height of 2 159 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
2 159 ft
Mont Sokbaro

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. Benin - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Benin is home to 12 123 200 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
12 123 200 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 61.8 years in Benin.

82.2 years
61.8 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 17 years in Benin.

43.9 years
17 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 3.36% in Benin.

-0.03%
3.36%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 42.4% in Benin.

98.6%
42.4%

Language

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

spanish
french

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
255 000 ppl
Ranking: 18/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Benin: 3 504 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
3 504 Int$
Ranking: 20/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Benin: 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 Benin: 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, Benin has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURUSDXOF

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Spain - May, June, July, August, September; Benin - January, February, March, 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
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

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 obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B64 EUR - 75 EUR
T109 EUR - 141 EUR
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