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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Latvia

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Latvia is 24 926 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 684% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
24 926 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Latvia has a coastline of 309.4 mi.

3 084.5 mi
309.4 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 Latvia is Riga, where the population is 701 977.

3 165 240 ppl
701 977 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Latvia is Gaizinkalns, which rises to a height of 1 024 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
1 024 ft
Gaizinkalns

Highest recorded temperature

In Spain, the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia, while in Latvia the highest temperature was 100°F and was recorded in Ventspils.

117°F
Murcia
100°F
Ventspils

Lowest recorded temperature

In Spain, the lowest temperature ever measured was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento, while in Latvia, the lowest temperature was -45.8°F and was recorded in Daugavpils.

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
-45.8°F
Daugavpils

Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Latvia is home to 1 886 198 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
1 886 198 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 74.5 years in Latvia.

82.2 years
74.5 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 41.4 years in Latvia.

43.9 years
41.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and -0.62% in Latvia.

-0.03%
-0.62%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 99.8% in Latvia.

98.6%
99.8%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Latvia the primary language is Latvian.

spanish
latvian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
2 024 000 ppl
Ranking: 96/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Latvia: 32 212 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
32 212 Int$
Ranking: 106/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Latvia: Euro (EUR).

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EUR
Euro
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, Latvia 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; Latvia - 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
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of Poland (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B277 PLN - 323 PLN
T471 PLN - 608 PLN
B164 PLN - 215 PLN
T373 PLN - 493 PLN

UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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