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Country Facts:
Spain vs. The Gambia

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of The Gambia is 4 361 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 4380% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
4 361 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while The Gambia has a coastline of 49.7 mi.

3 084.5 mi
49.7 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 The Gambia is Serekunda, where the population is 415 962.

3 165 240 ppl
415 962 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in The Gambia is Red Rock, which rises to a height of 174 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
174 ft
Red Rock

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. The Gambia - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while The Gambia is home to 2 416 668 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
2 416 668 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 66.2 years in The Gambia.

82.2 years
66.2 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 21.8 years in The Gambia.

43.9 years
21.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 1.82% in The Gambia.

-0.03%
1.82%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 50.8% in The Gambia.

98.6%
50.8%

Language

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

spanish
english

Religion

In Spain, the main religion is Christianity; in The Gambia, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 3/174
135 000 ppl
Ranking: 151/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. The Gambia: 2 274 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 40/194
2 274 Int$
Ranking: 177/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). The Gambia: Dalasi (GMD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
GMD
Dalasi

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Spain: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in The Gambia: 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, The Gambia has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURGMD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Spain - May, June, July, August, September; The Gambia - January, February, March, November, 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 a high degree of caution
Level 2

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.
Visa on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B68 USD - 80 USD
T116 USD - 150 USD
B29 USD - 34 USD
T58 USD - 69 USD

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