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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Gibraltar

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Gibraltar is 2.32 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 8420805% larger.

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

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Gibraltar has a coastline of 7.5 mi.

3 084.5 mi
7.5 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 Gibraltar is Gibraltar, where the population is 33 140.

3 165 240 ppl
33 140 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Gibraltar is Rock of Gibraltar, which rises to a height of 1 398 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
1 398 ft
Rock of Gibraltar

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. Gibraltar - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Gibraltar is home to 33 691 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
33 691 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 80.2 years in Gibraltar.

82.2 years
80.2 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 35.5 years in Gibraltar.

43.9 years
35.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 0.19% in Gibraltar.

-0.03%
0.19%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 80.0% in Gibraltar.

98.6%
80.0%

Language

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

spanish
english, spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 3/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 40/194
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Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Gibraltar: Gibraltar Pound (GIP).

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EUR
Euro
GIP
Gibraltar Pound

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, Gibraltar 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; Gibraltar - May, June, July, August, September.

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)
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 - 149 USD
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UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

1 site
Most interestingGorham's Cave
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