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Country Facts:
Spain vs. The Bahamas

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of The Bahamas is 5 383 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 3529% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
5 383 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while The Bahamas has a coastline of 2 200.9 mi.

3 084.5 mi
2 200.9 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 The Bahamas is Nassau, where the population is 248 948.

3 165 240 ppl
248 948 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in The Bahamas is Mount Alvernia on Cat Island, which rises to a height of 207 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
207 ft
Mount Alvernia on Cat Island

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. The Bahamas - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while The Bahamas is home to 393 244 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
393 244 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 75.9 years in The Bahamas.

82.2 years
75.9 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 32.8 years in The Bahamas.

43.9 years
32.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 0.84% in The Bahamas.

-0.03%
0.84%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 95.6% in The Bahamas.

98.6%
95.6%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in The Bahamas the primary language is English.

spanish
english

Religion

In Spain, the main religion is Christianity; in The Bahamas, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 3/174
1 484 000 ppl
Ranking: 86/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. The Bahamas: 32 526 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 40/194
32 526 Int$
Ranking: 46/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). The Bahamas: Bahamian Dollar (BSD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
BSD
Bahamian Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Spain: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in The Bahamas: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, The Bahamas has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURBSD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Spain - May, June, July, August, September; The Bahamas - January, February, March, April, 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 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
B111 USD - 146 USD
T210 USD - 302 USD

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