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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Bhutan

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Bhutan is 14 824 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 1218% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
14 824 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Bhutan 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 Bhutan is Thimphu, where the population is 99 021.

3 165 240 ppl
99 021 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Bhutan is Gangkhar Puensum, which rises to a height of 24 836 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
24 836 ft
Gangkhar Puensum

Highest recorded temperature

In Spain, the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia, while in Bhutan the highest temperature was 104°F and was recorded in Phuentsholing.

117°F
Murcia
104°F
Phuentsholing

Lowest recorded temperature

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
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Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Bhutan is home to 771 608 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
771 608 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 71.5 years in Bhutan.

82.2 years
71.5 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 29.1 years in Bhutan.

43.9 years
29.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 0.99% in Bhutan.

-0.03%
0.99%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 66.6% in Bhutan.

98.6%
66.6%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Bhutan the primary language is Dzongkha.

spanish
dzongkha

Religion

In Spain, the main religion is Christianity; in Bhutan, the main religion is Buddhism.

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
155 000 ppl
Ranking: 24/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Bhutan: 11 126 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
11 126 Int$
Ranking: 26/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Bhutan: Indian Rupee (INR).

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Euro
INR
Indian Rupee

Practical information

Electricity

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

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, D, G

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, Bhutan has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-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; Bhutan - March, April, October, November.

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 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
B69 USD - 81 USD
T118 USD - 152 USD
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UNESCO

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