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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Kenya

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Kenya is 224 081 mi². This means that the area of Kenya is 14.7% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
224 081 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Kenya has a coastline of 333.1 mi.

3 084.5 mi
333.1 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 Kenya is Nairobi, where the population is 3 375 000.

3 165 240 ppl
3 375 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Kenya is Mount Kenya, which rises to a height of 17 057 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
17 057 ft
Mount Kenya

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. Kenya - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Kenya is home to 53 771 296 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
53 771 296 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 69.3 years in Kenya.

82.2 years
69.3 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 20 years in Kenya.

43.9 years
20 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 2.15% in Kenya.

-0.03%
2.15%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 81.5% in Kenya.

98.6%
81.5%

Language

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

spanish
swahili, english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
1 114 000 ppl
Ranking: 80/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Kenya: 4 576 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
4 576 Int$
Ranking: 88/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Kenya: Kenyan Shilling (KES).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
KES
Kenyan Shilling

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Spain: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Kenya: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDKESEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Spain - May, June, July, August, September; Kenya - June, July, August, 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
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
B33 USD - 42 USD
T69 USD - 103 USD

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