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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Guinea Bissau

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Guinea Bissau is 13 948 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 1301% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
13 948 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Guinea Bissau has a coastline of 217.5 mi.

3 084.5 mi
217.5 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 Guinea Bissau is Bissau, where the population is 395 954.

3 165 240 ppl
395 954 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Guinea Bissau is unnamed location in the northeast corner of the country, which rises to a height of 984 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
984 ft
unnamed location in the northeast corner of the country

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. Guinea Bissau - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Guinea Bissau is home to 1 968 001 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
1 968 001 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 63.3 years in Guinea Bissau.

82.2 years
63.3 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 18 years in Guinea Bissau.

43.9 years
18 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 2.52% in Guinea Bissau.

-0.03%
2.52%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 59.9% in Guinea Bissau.

98.6%
59.9%

Language

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

spanish
portuguese

Religion

In Spain, the main religion is Christianity; in Guinea Bissau, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
43 800 ppl
Ranking: 64/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Guinea Bissau: 1 948 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
1 948 Int$
Ranking: 71/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Guinea Bissau: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
XOF
CFA Franc BCEAO

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, Guinea Bissau 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; Guinea Bissau - 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 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
B69 USD - 80 USD
T117 USD - 151 USD
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