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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Jordan

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Jordan is 34 495 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 466% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
34 495 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Jordan has a coastline of 16.2 mi.

3 084.5 mi
16.2 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 Jordan is Amman, where the population is 1 919 000.

3 165 240 ppl
1 919 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Jordan is Jabal Umm ad Dami, which rises to a height of 6 083 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
6 083 ft
Jabal Umm ad Dami

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. Jordan - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Jordan is home to 10 203 134 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
10 203 134 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 75.8 years in Jordan.

82.2 years
75.8 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 23.5 years in Jordan.

43.9 years
23.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 0.82% in Jordan.

-0.03%
0.82%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 98.2% in Jordan.

98.6%
98.2%

Language

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

spanish
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
3 761 000 ppl
Ranking: 78/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Jordan: 10 351 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
10 351 Int$
Ranking: 86/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Jordan: Jordanian Dinar (JOD).

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EUR
Euro
JOD
Jordanian Dinar

Practical information

Electricity

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

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, D, F, G, J

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURJODUSD

Best months to visit

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

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 France (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B65 EUR - 75 EUR
T110 EUR - 142 EUR
B41 EUR - 49 EUR
T81 EUR - 107 EUR

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