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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Ethiopia

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Ethiopia is 426 373 mi². This means that the area of Ethiopia is 118% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
426 373 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Ethiopia has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

3 084.5 mi
0.0 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 Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, where the population is 3 273 000.

3 165 240 ppl
3 273 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Ethiopia is Ras Dejen, which rises to a height of 14 928 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
14 928 ft
Ras Dejen

Highest recorded temperature

In Spain, the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia, while in Ethiopia the highest temperature was 120°F and was recorded in Dallol.

117°F
Murcia
120°F
Dallol

Lowest recorded temperature

In Spain, the lowest temperature ever measured was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento, while in Ethiopia, the lowest temperature was 5°F and was recorded in Sanetti Plateau.

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
5°F
Sanetti Plateau

Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Ethiopia is home to 114 963 588 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
114 963 588 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 67.9 years in Ethiopia.

82.2 years
67.9 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 19.8 years in Ethiopia.

43.9 years
19.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 2.5% in Ethiopia.

-0.03%
2.5%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 51.8% in Ethiopia.

98.6%
51.8%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Ethiopia the primary language is Amharic, Oromo.

spanish
amharic, oromo

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 3/174
864 000 ppl
Ranking: 112/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Ethiopia: 2 422 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 40/194
2 422 Int$
Ranking: 173/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Ethiopia: Ethiopian Birr (ETB).

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EUR
Euro
ETB
Ethiopian Birr

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Spain: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Ethiopia: 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, Ethiopia 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; Ethiopia - 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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

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 obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B68 USD - 80 USD
T116 USD - 150 USD
B29 USD - 41 USD
T54 USD - 75 USD

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