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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Cameroon

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Cameroon is 183 569 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 6.43% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
183 569 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Cameroon has a coastline of 249.8 mi.

3 084.5 mi
249.8 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 Cameroon is Douala, where the population is 2 446 940.

3 165 240 ppl
2 446 940 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Cameroon is Mount Cameroon, which rises to a height of 13 255 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
13 255 ft
Mount Cameroon

Highest recorded temperature

In Spain, the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia, while in Cameroon the highest temperature was 117.9°F and was recorded in Kousseri.

117°F
Murcia
117.9°F
Kousseri

Lowest recorded temperature

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
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Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Cameroon is home to 26 545 863 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
26 545 863 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 62.8 years in Cameroon.

82.2 years
62.8 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 18.5 years in Cameroon.

43.9 years
18.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 2.77% in Cameroon.

-0.03%
2.77%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 77.1% in Cameroon.

98.6%
77.1%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Cameroon the primary language is French, English.

spanish
french, english

Religion

In Spain, the main religion is Christianity; in Cameroon, 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$. Cameroon: 3 866 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
3 866 Int$
Ranking: 37/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Cameroon: 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 Cameroon: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E).

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

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, Cameroon has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURXAF

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Spain - May, June, July, August, September; Cameroon - 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 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
B33 USD - 47 USD
T81 USD - 113 USD

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