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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Mauritania

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Mauritania is 397 955 mi². This means that the area of Mauritania is 104% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
397 955 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Mauritania has a coastline of 468.5 mi.

3 084.5 mi
468.5 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 Mauritania is Nouakchott, where the population is 958 399.

3 165 240 ppl
958 399 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Mauritania is Kediet ej Jill, which rises to a height of 3 002 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
3 002 ft
Kediet ej Jill

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. Mauritania - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Mauritania is home to 4 649 658 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
4 649 658 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 64.9 years in Mauritania.

82.2 years
64.9 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 21 years in Mauritania.

43.9 years
21 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 2.02% in Mauritania.

-0.03%
2.02%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 53.5% in Mauritania.

98.6%
53.5%

Language

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

spanish
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Mauritania: 5 388 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
5 388 Int$
Ranking: 117/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Mauritania: Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRU).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
MRU
Mauritanian Ouguiya

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, Mauritania 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; Mauritania - 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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

Visa requirements

For citizens of Germany (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
B65 EUR - 75 EUR
T110 EUR - 142 EUR
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