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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Algeria

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Algeria is 919 595 mi². This means that the area of Algeria is 371% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
919 595 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Algeria has a coastline of 620.1 mi.

3 084.5 mi
620.1 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 Algeria is Algiers, where the population is 3 415 810.

3 165 240 ppl
3 415 810 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Algeria is Mount Tahat, which rises to a height of 9 852 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
9 852 ft
Mount Tahat

Highest recorded temperature

In Spain, the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia, while in Algeria the highest temperature was 123.1°F and was recorded in In Salah, Tamanrasset Province.

117°F
Murcia
123.1°F
In Salah, Tamanrasset Province

Lowest recorded temperature

In Spain, the lowest temperature ever measured was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento, while in Algeria, the lowest temperature was -4°F and was recorded in Batna, Batna Province.

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
-4°F
Batna, Batna Province

Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Algeria is home to 43 851 044 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
43 851 044 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 77.8 years in Algeria.

82.2 years
77.8 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 28.9 years in Algeria.

43.9 years
28.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 1.41% in Algeria.

-0.03%
1.41%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 81.4% in Algeria.

98.6%
81.4%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Algeria the primary language is Arabic.

spanish
arabic

Religion

In Spain, the main religion is Christianity; in Algeria, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
1 710 000 ppl
Ranking: 45/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Algeria: 11 320 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
11 320 Int$
Ranking: 50/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Algeria: Algerian Dinar (DZD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
DZD
Algerian Dinar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, Algeria 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; Algeria - January, February, November, December.

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B69 USD - 81 USD
T118 USD - 152 USD
B46 USD - 54 USD
T59 USD - 81 USD

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