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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Denmark

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Denmark is 16 639 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 1074% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
16 639 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Denmark has a coastline of 4 544.7 mi.

3 084.5 mi
4 544.7 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 Denmark is Copenhagen, where the population is 583 348.

3 165 240 ppl
583 348 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Denmark is Møllehøj, which rises to a height of 561 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
561 ft
Møllehøj

Highest recorded temperature

In Spain, the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia, while in Denmark the highest temperature was 97.5°F and was recorded in Holstebro, Midtjylland.

117°F
Murcia
97.5°F
Holstebro, Midtjylland

Lowest recorded temperature

In Spain, the lowest temperature ever measured was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento, while in Denmark, the lowest temperature was -24.2°F and was recorded in Thisted Municipality, North Denmark Region.

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
-24.2°F
Thisted Municipality, North Denmark Region

Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Denmark is home to 5 792 202 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
5 792 202 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 81.5 years in Denmark.

82.2 years
81.5 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 42 years in Denmark.

43.9 years
42 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 0.44% in Denmark.

-0.03%
0.44%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 99.0% in Denmark.

98.6%
99.0%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Denmark the primary language is Danish.

spanish
danish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
10 424 000 ppl
Ranking: 42/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Denmark: 60 552 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
60 552 Int$
Ranking: 47/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Denmark: Danish Krone (DKK).

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EUR
Euro
DKK
Danish Krone

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, Denmark 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; Denmark - 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 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
B92 USD - 116 USD
T175 USD - 226 USD

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