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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Bolivia

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Bolivia is 424 164 mi². This means that the area of Bolivia is 117% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
424 164 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Bolivia 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 Bolivia is Santa Cruz, where the population is 1 913 230.

3 165 240 ppl
1 913 230 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Bolivia is Nevado Sajama, which rises to a height of 21 463 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
21 463 ft
Nevado Sajama

Highest recorded temperature

In Spain, the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia, while in Bolivia the highest temperature was 116.1°F and was recorded in Villamontes, Tarija Department.

117°F
Murcia
116.1°F
Villamontes, Tarija Department

Lowest recorded temperature

In Spain, the lowest temperature ever measured was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento, while in Bolivia, the lowest temperature was -14.3°F and was recorded in Uyuni, Potosí Department.

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
-14.3°F
Uyuni, Potosí Department

Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Bolivia is home to 11 673 021 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
11 673 021 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 70.7 years in Bolivia.

82.2 years
70.7 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 25.3 years in Bolivia.

43.9 years
25.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 1.39% in Bolivia.

-0.03%
1.39%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 92.5% in Bolivia.

98.6%
92.5%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Bolivia the primary language is Spanish, Quechua, Aymara.

spanish
spanish, quechua, aymara

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 3/174
882 000 ppl
Ranking: 109/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Bolivia: 8 272 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 40/194
8 272 Int$
Ranking: 127/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Bolivia: Boliviano (BOB).

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EUR
Euro
BOB
Boliviano

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, Bolivia has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDBOBEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Spain - May, June, July, August, September; Bolivia - May, June, July, August, September.

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B68 USD - 80 USD
T116 USD - 150 USD
B24 USD - 27 USD
T63 USD - 82 USD

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