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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Equatorial Guinea

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Equatorial Guinea is 10 831 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 1704% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
10 831 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Equatorial Guinea has a coastline of 183.9 mi.

3 084.5 mi
183.9 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 Equatorial Guinea is Bata, where the population is 250 770.

3 165 240 ppl
250 770 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Equatorial Guinea is Pico Basile on Bioko, which rises to a height of 9 879 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
9 879 ft
Pico Basile on Bioko

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. Equatorial Guinea - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Equatorial Guinea is home to 1 402 985 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
1 402 985 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 66.4 years in Equatorial Guinea.

82.2 years
66.4 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 20.3 years in Equatorial Guinea.

43.9 years
20.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 2.29% in Equatorial Guinea.

-0.03%
2.29%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 95.3% in Equatorial Guinea.

98.6%
95.3%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Equatorial Guinea the primary language is Spanish.

spanish
spanish

Religion

In Spain, the main religion is Christianity; in Equatorial Guinea, 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

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Equatorial Guinea: 17 934 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 40/194
17 934 Int$
Ranking: 76/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Equatorial Guinea: CFA Franc BEAC (XAF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
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Euro
XAF
CFA Franc BEAC

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Spain: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Equatorial Guinea: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, Equatorial Guinea 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; Equatorial Guinea - 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 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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

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