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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Cyprus

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Cyprus is 3 572 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 5369% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
3 572 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Cyprus has a coastline of 402.6 mi.

3 084.5 mi
402.6 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 Cyprus is Nicosia, where the population is 276 410.

3 165 240 ppl
276 410 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Cyprus is Mount Olympus, which rises to a height of 6 404 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
6 404 ft
Mount Olympus

Highest recorded temperature

In Spain, the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia, while in Cyprus the highest temperature was 115.9°F and was recorded in Lefkoniko.

117°F
Murcia
115.9°F
Lefkoniko

Lowest recorded temperature

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
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Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Cyprus is home to 1 207 359 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
1 207 359 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 79.5 years in Cyprus.

82.2 years
79.5 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 37.9 years in Cyprus.

43.9 years
37.9 years

Birthrate

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

-0.03%
1.11%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 99.1% in Cyprus.

98.6%
99.1%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Cyprus the primary language is Greek, Turkish.

spanish
greek, turkish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 3/174
2 659 000 ppl
Ranking: 67/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Cyprus: 38 458 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 40/194
38 458 Int$
Ranking: 38/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Cyprus: Euro (EUR).

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EUR
Euro
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, Cyprus has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-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; Cyprus - 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 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.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B68 USD - 80 USD
T116 USD - 150 USD
B57 USD - 71 USD
T113 USD - 142 USD

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