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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Israel

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Israel is 8 019 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 2336% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
8 019 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Israel has a coastline of 169.6 mi.

3 084.5 mi
169.6 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 Israel is Jerusalem, where the population is 890 428.

3 165 240 ppl
890 428 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Israel is Har Meron, which rises to a height of 3 963 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
3 963 ft
Har Meron

Highest recorded temperature

In Spain, the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia, while in Israel the highest temperature was 129.2°F and was recorded in Tirat Tzvi.

117°F
Murcia
129.2°F
Tirat Tzvi

Lowest recorded temperature

In Spain, the lowest temperature ever measured was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento, while in Israel, the lowest temperature was 7.3°F and was recorded in Tel Hatanim.

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
7.3°F
Tel Hatanim

Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Israel is home to 8 655 535 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
8 655 535 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 83.2 years in Israel.

82.2 years
83.2 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 30.4 years in Israel.

43.9 years
30.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 1.45% in Israel.

-0.03%
1.45%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 97.8% in Israel.

98.6%
97.8%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Israel the primary language is Hebrew, Arabic.

spanish
hebrew, arabic

Religion

In Spain, the main religion is Christianity; in Israel, the main religion is Judaism.

christianity
judaism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
2 799 000 ppl
Ranking: 72/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Israel: 42 391 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
42 391 Int$
Ranking: 79/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Israel: New Israeli Sheqel (ILS).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
ILS
New Israeli Sheqel

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, Israel 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; Israel - May, June, 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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

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
B69 USD - 80 USD
T117 USD - 151 USD
B101 USD - 117 USD
T148 USD - 185 USD

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