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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Dominican Republic

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Dominican Republic is 18 792 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 940% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
18 792 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Dominican Republic has a coastline of 800.3 mi.

3 084.5 mi
800.3 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 Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo, where the population is 2 907 100.

3 165 240 ppl
2 907 100 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Dominican Republic is Pico Duarte, which rises to a height of 10 164 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
10 164 ft
Pico Duarte

Highest recorded temperature

In Spain, the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia, while in Dominican Republic the highest temperature was 109.4°F and was recorded in Mao.

117°F
Murcia
109.4°F
Mao

Lowest recorded temperature

In Spain, the lowest temperature ever measured was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento, while in Dominican Republic, the lowest temperature was 19.4°F and was recorded in Valle Nuevo, Constanza.

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
19.4°F
Valle Nuevo, Constanza

Society

Spain vs. Dominican Republic - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Dominican Republic is home to 10 847 910 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
10 847 910 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 72.3 years in Dominican Republic.

82.2 years
72.3 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 27.9 years in Dominican Republic.

43.9 years
27.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 0.92% in Dominican Republic.

-0.03%
0.92%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 93.8% in Dominican Republic.

98.6%
93.8%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Dominican Republic the primary language is Spanish.

spanish
spanish

Religion

In Spain, the main religion is Christianity; in Dominican Republic, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 3/174
5 600 000 ppl
Ranking: 44/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Dominican Republic: 17 929 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 40/194
17 929 Int$
Ranking: 77/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Dominican Republic: Dominican Peso (DOP).

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EUR
Euro
DOP
Dominican Peso

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Spain: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Dominican Republic: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, Dominican Republic 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; Dominican Republic - January, February, March, April.

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 - 149 USD
B46 USD - 59 USD
T92 USD - 139 USD

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