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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Finland

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Finland is 130 666 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 49.51% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
130 666 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Finland has a coastline of 776.7 mi.

3 084.5 mi
776.7 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 Finland is Helsinki, where the population is 626 305.

3 165 240 ppl
626 305 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Finland is Halti, which rises to a height of 4 344 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
4 344 ft
Halti

Highest recorded temperature

In Spain, the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia, while in Finland the highest temperature was 99°F and was recorded in Liperi.

117°F
Murcia
99°F
Liperi

Lowest recorded temperature

In Spain, the lowest temperature ever measured was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento, while in Finland, the lowest temperature was -60.7°F and was recorded in Kittilä, Lapland.

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
-60.7°F
Kittilä, Lapland

Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Finland is home to 5 540 720 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
5 540 720 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 81.6 years in Finland.

82.2 years
81.6 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 42.8 years in Finland.

43.9 years
42.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 0.26% in Finland.

-0.03%
0.26%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 100.0% in Finland.

98.6%
100.0%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Finland the primary language is Finnish, Swedish.

spanish
finnish, swedish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
2 622 000 ppl
Ranking: 51/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Finland: 50 811 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
50 811 Int$
Ranking: 57/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Finland: Euro (EUR).

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EUR
Euro
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Spain: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Finland: 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, Finland 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; Finland - June, July, August.

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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of Spain (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Your country
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B64 EUR - 75 EUR
T109 EUR - 141 EUR
B75 EUR - 87 EUR
T145 EUR - 185 EUR

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