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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Western Sahara

Learn about the similarities and differences between Spain and Western Sahara by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Table of contents

Geography

Spain vs. Western Sahara - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Western Sahara is 102 703 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 90.22% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
102 703 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Western Sahara has a coastline of 689.7 mi.

3 084.5 mi
689.7 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 Western Sahara is Laayoune, where the population is 199 476.

3 165 240 ppl
199 476 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Western Sahara is unnamed location, which rises to a height of 2 641 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
2 641 ft
unnamed location

Highest recorded temperature

117°F
Murcia
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Lowest recorded temperature

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
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Society

Spain vs. Western Sahara - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Western Sahara is home to 597 339 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
597 339 ppl

Life expectancy

82.2 years
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Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 20.8 years in Western Sahara.

43.9 years
20.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 2.89% in Western Sahara.

-0.03%
2.89%

Literacy

98.6%
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Language

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

spanish
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
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Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Western Sahara: Moroccan Dirham (MAD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
MAD
Moroccan Dirham

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Spain: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Western Sahara: 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, Western Sahara has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDMADEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Spain - May, June, July, August, September; Western Sahara - January, February, March, 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
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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.
No data

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B69 USD - 80 USD
T117 USD - 151 USD
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UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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