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Country Facts:
Spain vs. India

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of India is 1 269 219 mi². This means that the area of India is 550% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
1 269 219 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while India has a coastline of 4 349.6 mi.

3 084.5 mi
4 349.6 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 India is Mumbai, where the population is 12 478 400.

3 165 240 ppl
12 478 400 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in India is Kangchenjunga, which rises to a height of 28 169 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
28 169 ft
Kangchenjunga

Highest recorded temperature

In Spain, the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia, while in India the highest temperature was 123.8°F and was recorded in Phalodi, Rajasthan.

117°F
Murcia
123.8°F
Phalodi, Rajasthan

Lowest recorded temperature

In Spain, the lowest temperature ever measured was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento, while in India, the lowest temperature was -29.2°F and was recorded in Durbok, Jammu and Kashmir.

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
-29.2°F
Durbok, Jammu and Kashmir

Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while India is home to 1 380 004 385 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
1 380 004 385 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 70.0 years in India.

82.2 years
70.0 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 28.7 years in India.

43.9 years
28.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 1.04% in India.

-0.03%
1.04%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 74.4% in India.

98.6%
74.4%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in India the primary language is Hindi.

spanish
hindi

Religion

In Spain, the main religion is Christianity; in India, the main religion is Hinduism.

christianity
hinduism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 3/174
13 284 000 ppl
Ranking: 20/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. India: 6 502 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 40/194
6 502 Int$
Ranking: 133/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). India: Indian Rupee (INR).

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Euro
INR
Indian Rupee

Practical information

Electricity

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

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, D, M

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, India has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-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; India - January, February, March, 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 obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B68 USD - 80 USD
T116 USD - 150 USD
B23 USD - 31 USD
T47 USD - 66 USD

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