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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Italy

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Italy is 116 346 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 67.92% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
116 346 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Italy has a coastline of 4 722.4 mi.

3 084.5 mi
4 722.4 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 Italy is Rome, where the population is 2 869 460.

3 165 240 ppl
2 869 460 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Italy is Monte Bianco, which rises to a height of 15 781 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
15 781 ft
Monte Bianco

Highest recorded temperature

In Spain, the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia, while in Italy the highest temperature was 119.3°F and was recorded in Catenanuova, Sicily.

117°F
Murcia
119.3°F
Catenanuova, Sicily

Lowest recorded temperature

In Spain, the lowest temperature ever measured was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento, while in Italy, the lowest temperature was -57.3°F and was recorded in Busa Fradusta, Pale di San Martino.

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
-57.3°F
Busa Fradusta, Pale di San Martino

Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Italy is home to 60 461 826 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
60 461 826 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 82.7 years in Italy.

82.2 years
82.7 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 46.5 years in Italy.

43.9 years
46.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 0.09% in Italy.

-0.03%
0.09%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 99.2% in Italy.

98.6%
99.2%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Italy the primary language is Italian.

spanish
italian

Religion

In Spain, the main religion is Christianity; in Italy, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
50 732 000 ppl
Ranking: 76/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Italy: 41 890 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
41 890 Int$
Ranking: 84/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Italy: Euro (EUR).

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Euro
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, Italy 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; Italy - June, July, August.

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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

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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
B279 PLN - 325 PLN
T474 PLN - 612 PLN
B330 PLN - 416 PLN
T542 PLN - 661 PLN

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