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Country Facts:
Spain vs. China

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of China is 3 696 117 mi². This means that the area of China is 1792% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
3 696 117 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while China has a coastline of 9 009.9 mi.

3 084.5 mi
9 009.9 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 China is Chongqing, where the population is 29 914 000.

3 165 240 ppl
29 914 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in China is Mount Everest, which rises to a height of 29 029 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
29 029 ft
Mount Everest

Highest recorded temperature

In Spain, the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia, while in China the highest temperature was 122.4°F and was recorded in Ayding Lake, Turpan, Xinjiang.

117°F
Murcia
122.4°F
Ayding Lake, Turpan, Xinjiang

Lowest recorded temperature

In Spain, the lowest temperature ever measured was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento, while in China, the lowest temperature was -62.1°F and was recorded in Mohe County.

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
-62.1°F
Mohe County

Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while China is home to 1 439 323 776 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
1 439 323 776 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 76.3 years in China.

82.2 years
76.3 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 38.4 years in China.

43.9 years
38.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 0.26% in China.

-0.03%
0.26%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 96.8% in China.

98.6%
96.8%

Language

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

spanish
chinese

Religion

In Spain, the main religion is Christianity; in China, the main religion is Chinese Folk Religion.

christianity
chinese folk religion

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 3/174
56 886 000 ppl
Ranking: 4/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. China: 17 204 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 40/194
17 204 Int$
Ranking: 79/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). China: Yuan Renminbi (CNY).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
CNY
Yuan Renminbi

Practical information

Electricity

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

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, C, I

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, China 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; China - May, June, July, August.

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
B68 USD - 80 USD
T116 USD - 149 USD
B33 USD - 41 USD
T79 USD - 101 USD

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