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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Faroe Islands

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Faroe Islands is 538 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 36213% larger.

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

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Faroe Islands has a coastline of 694.1 mi.

3 084.5 mi
694.1 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 Faroe Islands is Tórshavn, where the population is 12 648.

3 165 240 ppl
12 648 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Faroe Islands is Slættaratindur on Eysturoy, which rises to a height of 2 887 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
2 887 ft
Slættaratindur on Eysturoy

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. Faroe Islands - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Faroe Islands is home to 48 863 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
48 863 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 81.0 years in Faroe Islands.

82.2 years
81.0 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 37.2 years in Faroe Islands.

43.9 years
37.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 0.62% in Faroe Islands.

-0.03%
0.62%

Literacy

98.6%
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Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Faroe Islands the primary language is Danish, Faroese.

spanish
danish, faroese

Religion

In Spain, the main religion is Christianity; in Faroe 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). Faroe Islands: Danish Krone (DKK).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
DKK
Danish Krone

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Spain: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Faroe Islands: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E, F, K).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E, F, K

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, Faroe Islands has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDDKKEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Spain - May, June, July, August, September; Faroe Islands - 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
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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.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B68 USD - 80 USD
T116 USD - 150 USD
B105 USD
T-

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