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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Cape Verde

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Cape Verde is 1 557 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 12448% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
1 557 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Cape Verde has a coastline of 599.6 mi.

3 084.5 mi
599.6 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 Cape Verde is Praia, where the population is 130 271.

3 165 240 ppl
130 271 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Cape Verde is Mount Fogo, which rises to a height of 9 281 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
9 281 ft
Mount Fogo

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. Cape Verde - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Cape Verde is home to 555 987 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
555 987 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 73.5 years in Cape Verde.

82.2 years
73.5 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 26.8 years in Cape Verde.

43.9 years
26.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 1.24% in Cape Verde.

-0.03%
1.24%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 86.8% in Cape Verde.

98.6%
86.8%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Cape Verde the primary language is Portuguese.

spanish
portuguese

Religion

In Spain, the main religion is Christianity; in Cape Verde, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
520 000 ppl
Ranking: 37/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Cape Verde: 6 374 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
6 374 Int$
Ranking: 41/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Cape Verde: Cape Verde Escudo (CVE).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
CVE
Cape Verde Escudo

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, Cape Verde 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; Cape Verde - May, June, July.

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 obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B64 EUR - 75 EUR
T109 EUR - 141 EUR
B26 EUR - 33 EUR
T69 EUR - 115 EUR

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