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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Democratic Republic of the Congo

Learn about the similarities and differences between Spain and Democratic Republic of the Congo 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. Democratic Republic of the Congo - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Democratic Republic of the Congo is 905 355 mi². This means that the area of Democratic Republic of the Congo is 363% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
905 355 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Democratic Republic of the Congo has a coastline of 23.0 mi.

3 084.5 mi
23.0 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo is Kinshasa, where the population is 10 125 000.

3 165 240 ppl
10 125 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Democratic Republic of the Congo is Margherita Peak, which rises to a height of 16 762 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
16 762 ft
Margherita Peak

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. Democratic Republic of the Congo - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Democratic Republic of the Congo is home to 89 561 403 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
89 561 403 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 61.4 years in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

82.2 years
61.4 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 16.7 years in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

43.9 years
16.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 3.16% in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

-0.03%
3.16%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 77.0% in Democratic Republic of the Congo.

98.6%
77.0%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Democratic Republic of the Congo the primary language is French.

spanish
french

Religion

In Spain, the main religion is Christianity; in Democratic Republic of the Congo, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Democratic Republic of the Congo: 1 141 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
1 141 Int$
Ranking: 31/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Congolese Franc (CDF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
CDF
Congolese Franc

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Spain: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Democratic Republic of the Congo: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, D, E).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, D, E

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, Democratic Republic of the Congo has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-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; Democratic Republic of the Congo - 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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

Visa requirements

For citizens of Poland (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
B279 PLN - 325 PLN
T474 PLN - 612 PLN
B342 PLN - 397 PLN
T558 PLN

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