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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Egypt

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Egypt is 387 048 mi². This means that the area of Egypt is 98.12% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
387 048 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Egypt has a coastline of 1 522.4 mi.

3 084.5 mi
1 522.4 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 Egypt is Cairo, where the population is 10 230 400.

3 165 240 ppl
10 230 400 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Egypt is Mount Catherine, which rises to a height of 8 625 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
8 625 ft
Mount Catherine

Highest recorded temperature

In Spain, the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia, while in Egypt the highest temperature was 122.5°F and was recorded in Kharga.

117°F
Murcia
122.5°F
Kharga

Lowest recorded temperature

In Spain, the lowest temperature ever measured was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento, while in Egypt, the lowest temperature was 18.1°F and was recorded in Al Nakhl.

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
18.1°F
Al Nakhl

Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Egypt is home to 102 334 404 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
102 334 404 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 74.0 years in Egypt.

82.2 years
74.0 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 24.1 years in Egypt.

43.9 years
24.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 2.17% in Egypt.

-0.03%
2.17%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 71.2% in Egypt.

98.6%
71.2%

Language

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

spanish
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
9 139 000 ppl
Ranking: 48/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Egypt: 12 602 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
12 602 Int$
Ranking: 53/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Egypt: Egyptian Pound (EGP).

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EUR
Euro
EGP
Egyptian Pound

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Spain: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Egypt: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, Egypt has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURUSDEGP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Spain - May, June, July, August, September; Egypt - February, March, April, October, November.

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 Germany (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B64 EUR - 75 EUR
T109 EUR - 141 EUR
B22 EUR - 26 EUR
T53 EUR - 64 EUR

UNESCO

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