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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Falkland Islands

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Falkland Islands is 4 700 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 4057% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
4 700 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Falkland Islands has a coastline of 800.3 mi.

3 084.5 mi
800.3 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 Falkland Islands is Stanley, where the population is 2 121.

3 165 240 ppl
2 121 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Falkland Islands is Mount Usborne on East Falkland, which rises to a height of 2 313 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
2 313 ft
Mount Usborne on East Falkland

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. Falkland Islands - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Falkland Islands is home to 3 480 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
3 480 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 77.9 years in Falkland Islands.

82.2 years
77.9 years

Average age

43.9 years
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Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 0.01% in Falkland Islands.

-0.03%
0.01%

Literacy

98.6%
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Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Falkland Islands the primary language is English.

spanish
english

Religion

In Spain, the main religion is Christianity; in Falkland Islands, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

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). Falkland Islands: Falkland Islands Pound (FKP).

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EUR
Euro
FKP
Falkland Islands Pound

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Spain: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Falkland Islands: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, Falkland Islands has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-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; Falkland Islands - January, February, 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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
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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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