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Country Facts:
Spain vs. South Korea

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of South Korea is 38 691 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 405% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
38 691 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while South Korea has a coastline of 1 499.4 mi.

3 084.5 mi
1 499.4 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 South Korea is Seoul, where the population is 10 117 900.

3 165 240 ppl
10 117 900 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in South Korea is Halla-san on Jejudo, which rises to a height of 6 398 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
6 398 ft
Halla-san on Jejudo

Highest recorded temperature

In Spain, the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia, while in South Korea the highest temperature was 104°F and was recorded in Daegu.

117°F
Murcia
104°F
Daegu

Lowest recorded temperature

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
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Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while South Korea is home to 51 269 185 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
51 269 185 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 82.8 years in South Korea.

82.2 years
82.8 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 43.2 years in South Korea.

43.9 years
43.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 0.26% in South Korea.

-0.03%
0.26%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 97.9% in South Korea.

98.6%
97.9%

Language

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

spanish
korean

Religion

In Spain, the main religion is Christianity; in South Korea, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
13 232 000 ppl
Ranking: 86/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. South Korea: 43 319 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
43 319 Int$
Ranking: 94/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). South Korea: Won (KRW).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
KRW
Won

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Spain: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in South Korea: frequency and voltage are 220V 60 Hz (plug type: C, F).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
220V 60 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, South 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; South Korea - June, 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
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

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.
Electronic visa required
A visa is required but can be obtained online (e-Visa).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B69 USD - 81 USD
T118 USD - 152 USD
B44 USD - 54 USD
T88 USD - 123 USD

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