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Country Facts:
Spain vs. North Korea

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of North Korea is 46 540 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 320% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
46 540 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while North Korea has a coastline of 1 550.3 mi.

3 084.5 mi
1 550.3 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 North Korea is Pyongyang, where the population is 2 514 690.

3 165 240 ppl
2 514 690 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in North Korea is Paektu-san, which rises to a height of 9 003 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
9 003 ft
Paektu-san

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 North Korea, the lowest temperature was -46.5°F and was recorded in Chunggangjin.

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
-46.5°F
Chunggangjin

Society

Spain vs. North Korea - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while North Korea is home to 25 778 816 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
25 778 816 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 71.7 years in North Korea.

82.2 years
71.7 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 34.6 years in North Korea.

43.9 years
34.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 0.49% in North Korea.

-0.03%
0.49%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 100.0% in North Korea.

98.6%
100.0%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in North Korea the primary language is Korean.

spanish
korean

Religion

christianity
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Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
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Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). North Korea: North Korean Won (KPW).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
KPW
North Korean Won

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Spain: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in North Korea: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, North Korea 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; North Korea - June, July, August, September.

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 Spain (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Your country
Visa required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B63 EUR - 74 EUR
T108 EUR - 140 EUR
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