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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Curaçao

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Curaçao is 171 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 114149% larger.

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

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Curaçao has a coastline of 226.2 mi.

3 084.5 mi
226.2 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 Curaçao is Willemstad, where the population is 150 000.

3 165 240 ppl
150 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Curaçao is Christoffelberg, which rises to a height of 1 220 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
1 220 ft
Christoffelberg

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. Curaçao - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Curaçao is home to 164 093 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
164 093 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 79.2 years in Curaçao.

82.2 years
79.2 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 36.7 years in Curaçao.

43.9 years
36.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 0.33% in Curaçao.

-0.03%
0.33%

Literacy

98.6%
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Language

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

spanish
papiamento

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 3/174
468 000 ppl
Ranking: 125/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Curaçao: 21 406 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 40/194
21 406 Int$
Ranking: 65/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Curaçao: Netherlands Antillean Guilder (ANG).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
ANG
Netherlands Antillean Guilder

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Spain: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Curaçao: frequency and voltage are 127V 50 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
127V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURANG

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Spain - May, June, July, August, September; Curaçao - February, March, April, May.

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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

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.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B68 USD - 80 USD
T116 USD - 149 USD
B70 USD - 96 USD
T143 USD - 212 USD

UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

1 site
Most interestingWillemstad
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