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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Madagascar

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Madagascar is 226 658 mi². This means that the area of Madagascar is 16.02% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
226 658 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Madagascar has a coastline of 3 000.0 mi.

3 084.5 mi
3 000.0 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 Madagascar is Antananarivo, where the population is 1 849 000.

3 165 240 ppl
1 849 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Madagascar is Maromokotro, which rises to a height of 9 436 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
9 436 ft
Maromokotro

Highest recorded temperature

In Spain, the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia, while in Madagascar the highest temperature was 110.5°F and was recorded in Ejeda.

117°F
Murcia
110.5°F
Ejeda

Lowest recorded temperature

In Spain, the lowest temperature ever measured was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento, while in Madagascar, the lowest temperature was 12.2°F and was recorded in Mount Andringitra.

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
12.2°F
Mount Andringitra

Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Madagascar is home to 27 691 018 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
27 691 018 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 67.9 years in Madagascar.

82.2 years
67.9 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 20.3 years in Madagascar.

43.9 years
20.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 2.31% in Madagascar.

-0.03%
2.31%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 76.7% in Madagascar.

98.6%
76.7%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Madagascar the primary language is Malagasy, French.

spanish
malagasy, french

Religion

In Spain, the main religion is Christianity; in Madagascar, the main religion is Indigenous Traditional Religions.

christianity
indigenous traditional religions

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
244 000 ppl
Ranking: 101/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Madagascar: 1 544 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
1 544 Int$
Ranking: 111/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Madagascar: Malagasy Ariary (MGA).

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EUR
Euro
MGA
Malagasy Ariary

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, Madagascar has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURUSDMGA

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Spain - May, June, July, August, September; Madagascar - July, August, September, October.

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 Spain (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
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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
B64 EUR - 75 EUR
T109 EUR - 141 EUR
B31 EUR - 38 EUR
T48 EUR - 71 EUR

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