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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Christmas Island

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Christmas Island is 52 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 375602% larger.

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

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Christmas Island has a coastline of 86.4 mi.

3 084.5 mi
86.4 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 Christmas Island is The Settlement, where the population is 2 072.

3 165 240 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Christmas Island is Murray Hill, which rises to a height of 1 171 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
1 171 ft
Murray Hill

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. Christmas Island - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Christmas Island is home to 2 072 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
2 072 ppl

Life expectancy

82.2 years
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Average age

43.9 years
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Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 1.11% in Christmas Island.

-0.03%
1.11%

Literacy

98.6%
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Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Christmas Island the primary language is English.

spanish
english

Religion

In Spain, the main religion is Christianity; in Christmas Island, the main religion is Buddhism.

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
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Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Christmas Island: Australian Dollar (AUD).

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EUR
Euro
AUD
Australian Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, Christmas Island has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURUSDAUD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Spain - May, June, July, August, September; Christmas Island - July, August, September, October.

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
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Visa requirements

For citizens of France (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
B64 EUR - 75 EUR
T109 EUR - 141 EUR
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