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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Laos

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Laos is 91 429 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 114% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
91 429 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Laos has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

3 084.5 mi
0.0 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 Laos is Vientiane, where the population is 783 000.

3 165 240 ppl
783 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Laos is Phou Bia, which rises to a height of 9 242 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
9 242 ft
Phou Bia

Highest recorded temperature

In Spain, the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia, while in Laos the highest temperature was 108.1°F and was recorded in Seno.

117°F
Murcia
108.1°F
Seno

Lowest recorded temperature

In Spain, the lowest temperature ever measured was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento, while in Laos, the lowest temperature was 26.1°F and was recorded in Xiang Khoang Plat..

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
26.1°F
Xiang Khoang Plat.

Society

Spain vs. Laos - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Laos is home to 7 275 560 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
7 275 560 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 66.0 years in Laos.

82.2 years
66.0 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 24 years in Laos.

43.9 years
24 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 1.46% in Laos.

-0.03%
1.46%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 84.7% in Laos.

98.6%
84.7%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Laos the primary language is Lao.

spanish
lao

Religion

In Spain, the main religion is Christianity; in Laos, the main religion is Buddhism.

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
3 543 000 ppl
Ranking: 88/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Laos: 8 236 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
8 236 Int$
Ranking: 98/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Laos: Kip (LAK).

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EUR
Euro
LAK
Kip

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, Laos 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; Laos - January, February, March, November, December.

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 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
B69 USD - 81 USD
T119 USD - 154 USD
B22 USD
T54 USD

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