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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Republic of the Congo

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Republic of the Congo is 132 047 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 47.95% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
132 047 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Republic of the Congo has a coastline of 105.0 mi.

3 084.5 mi
105.0 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 Republic of the Congo is Brazzaville, where the population is 1 827 000.

3 165 240 ppl
1 827 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Republic of the Congo is Mont Nabeba, which rises to a height of 3 346 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
3 346 ft
Mont Nabeba

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Republic of the Congo is home to 5 518 087 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
5 518 087 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 61.7 years in Republic of the Congo.

82.2 years
61.7 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 19.5 years in Republic of the Congo.

43.9 years
19.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 2.36% in Republic of the Congo.

-0.03%
2.36%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 80.3% in Republic of the Congo.

98.6%
80.3%

Language

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

spanish
french

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
263 000 ppl
Ranking: 30/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Republic of the Congo: 3 621 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
3 621 Int$
Ranking: 33/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Republic of the Congo: CFA Franc BEAC (XAF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
XAF
CFA Franc BEAC

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, 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; 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
Exercise a high degree of caution
Level 2

Visa requirements

For citizens of Germany (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
B64 EUR - 75 EUR
T109 EUR - 141 EUR
B69 EUR - 82 EUR
T95 EUR - 122 EUR

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