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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Botswana

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Botswana is 224 711 mi². This means that the area of Botswana is 15.02% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
224 711 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Botswana 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 Botswana is Gaborone, where the population is 231 626.

3 165 240 ppl
231 626 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Botswana is Otse Hill, which rises to a height of 4 892 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
4 892 ft
Otse Hill

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. Botswana - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Botswana is home to 2 351 627 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
2 351 627 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 65.2 years in Botswana.

82.2 years
65.2 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 25.7 years in Botswana.

43.9 years
25.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 1.43% in Botswana.

-0.03%
1.43%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 88.5% in Botswana.

98.6%
88.5%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Botswana the primary language is Tswana, English.

spanish
tswana, english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
1 528 000 ppl
Ranking: 25/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Botswana: 15 453 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
15 453 Int$
Ranking: 27/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Botswana: Pula (BWP).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
BWP
Pula

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURBWP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Spain - May, June, July, August, September; Botswana - 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 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 - 150 USD
B37 USD - 49 USD
T82 USD - 110 USD

UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

2 sites
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