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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Jamaica

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Jamaica is 4 244 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 4503% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
4 244 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Jamaica has a coastline of 635.0 mi.

3 084.5 mi
635.0 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 Jamaica is Kingston, where the population is 584 627.

3 165 240 ppl
584 627 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Jamaica is Blue Mountain Peak, which rises to a height of 7 402 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
7 402 ft
Blue Mountain Peak

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. Jamaica - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Jamaica is home to 2 961 167 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
2 961 167 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 75.5 years in Jamaica.

82.2 years
75.5 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 29.4 years in Jamaica.

43.9 years
29.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 0.06% in Jamaica.

-0.03%
0.06%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 88.7% in Jamaica.

98.6%
88.7%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Jamaica the primary language is English.

spanish
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
2 123 000 ppl
Ranking: 77/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Jamaica: 9 238 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
9 238 Int$
Ranking: 85/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Jamaica: Jamaican Dollar (JMD).

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EUR
Euro
JMD
Jamaican Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Spain: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Jamaica: frequency and voltage are 110V 50 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
110V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURUSDJMD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Spain - May, June, July, August, September; Jamaica - January, February, March.

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 Spain (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Your country
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B64 EUR - 75 EUR
T109 EUR - 141 EUR
B63 EUR - 78 EUR
T117 EUR - 149 EUR

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