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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Lebanon

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Lebanon is 4 036 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 4741% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
4 036 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Lebanon has a coastline of 139.8 mi.

3 084.5 mi
139.8 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 Lebanon is Beirut, where the population is 361 366.

3 165 240 ppl
361 366 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Lebanon is Qornet es Saouda, which rises to a height of 10 131 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
10 131 ft
Qornet es Saouda

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. Lebanon - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Lebanon is home to 6 825 445 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
6 825 445 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 78.5 years in Lebanon.

82.2 years
78.5 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 33.7 years in Lebanon.

43.9 years
33.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 0.68% in Lebanon.

-0.03%
0.68%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 95.1% in Lebanon.

98.6%
95.1%

Language

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

spanish
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
1 518 000 ppl
Ranking: 89/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Lebanon: 12 114 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
12 114 Int$
Ranking: 99/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Lebanon: Lebanese Pound (LBP).

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EUR
Euro
LBP
Lebanese Pound

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, Lebanon 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; Lebanon - June, July, August.

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 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 - 80 USD
T117 USD - 151 USD
B46 USD - 72 USD
T102 USD - 195 USD

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