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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Chile

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Chile is 291 933 mi². This means that the area of Chile is 49.43% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
291 933 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Chile has a coastline of 3 998.5 mi.

3 084.5 mi
3 998.5 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 Chile is Santiago, where the population is 5 428 590.

3 165 240 ppl
5 428 590 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Chile is Ojos del Salado, which rises to a height of 22 615 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
22 615 ft
Ojos del Salado

Highest recorded temperature

117°F
Murcia
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Lowest recorded temperature

In Spain, the lowest temperature ever measured was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento, while in Chile, the lowest temperature was -34.6°F and was recorded in Coyhaique Alto, Aisén.

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
-34.6°F
Coyhaique Alto, Aisén

Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Chile is home to 19 116 201 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
19 116 201 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 79.6 years in Chile.

82.2 years
79.6 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 35.5 years in Chile.

43.9 years
35.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 0.68% in Chile.

-0.03%
0.68%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 96.4% in Chile.

98.6%
96.4%

Language

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

spanish
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
4 478 000 ppl
Ranking: 33/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Chile: 25 068 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
25 068 Int$
Ranking: 36/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Chile: Chilean Peso (CLP).

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EUR
Euro
CLP
Chilean Peso

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Spain: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Chile: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, L).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, L

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, Chile 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; Chile - January, February, 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 Poland (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
B279 PLN - 325 PLN
T474 PLN - 612 PLN
B164 PLN - 206 PLN
T360 PLN - 468 PLN

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