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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Iran

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Iran is 636 372 mi². This means that the area of Iran is 226% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
636 372 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Iran has a coastline of 2 046.8 mi.

3 084.5 mi
2 046.8 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 Iran is Tehran, where the population is 8 154 050.

3 165 240 ppl
8 154 050 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Iran is Mount Damavand, which rises to a height of 18 602 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
18 602 ft
Mount Damavand

Highest recorded temperature

117°F
Murcia
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Lowest recorded temperature

In Spain, the lowest temperature ever measured was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento, while in Iran, the lowest temperature was -32.8°F and was recorded in Saqqez.

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
-32.8°F
Saqqez

Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Iran is home to 83 992 949 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
83 992 949 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 75.1 years in Iran.

82.2 years
75.1 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 31.7 years in Iran.

43.9 years
31.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 1.03% in Iran.

-0.03%
1.03%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 85.5% in Iran.

98.6%
85.5%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Iran the primary language is Persian.

spanish
persian

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
5 237 000 ppl
Ranking: 74/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Iran: 13 333 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
13 333 Int$
Ranking: 82/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Iran: Iranian Rial (IRR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
IRR
Iranian Rial

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, Iran has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURUSDIRR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Spain - May, June, July, August, September; Iran - April, May, September, October.

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
Do not travel
Level 4

Visa requirements

For citizens of Germany (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
B64 EUR - 75 EUR
T109 EUR - 141 EUR
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