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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Greenland

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Greenland is 836 330 mi². This means that the area of Greenland is 328% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
836 330 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Greenland has a coastline of 27 394.4 mi.

3 084.5 mi
27 394.4 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 Greenland is Nuuk, where the population is 16 454.

3 165 240 ppl
16 454 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Greenland is Gunnbjørn Fjeld, which rises to a height of 12 119 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
12 119 ft
Gunnbjørn Fjeld

Highest recorded temperature

In Spain, the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia, while in Greenland the highest temperature was 78.6°F and was recorded in Maniitsoq.

117°F
Murcia
78.6°F
Maniitsoq

Lowest recorded temperature

In Spain, the lowest temperature ever measured was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento, while in Greenland, the lowest temperature was -87°F and was recorded in North Ice.

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
-87°F
North Ice

Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Greenland is home to 56 770 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
56 770 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 73.7 years in Greenland.

82.2 years
73.7 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 34.3 years in Greenland.

43.9 years
34.3 years

Birthrate

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

-0.03%
-0.01%

Literacy

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

98.6%
100.0%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Greenland the primary language is Kalaallisut.

spanish
kalaallisut

Religion

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

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EUR
Euro
DKK
Danish Krone

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Spain: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Greenland: 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, Greenland 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; Greenland - 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 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
B69 USD - 80 USD
T117 USD - 151 USD
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