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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Maldives

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Maldives is 116 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 168318% larger.

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

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Maldives has a coastline of 400.2 mi.

3 084.5 mi
400.2 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 Maldives is Malé, where the population is 153 379.

3 165 240 ppl
153 379 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Maldives is unnamed location on Villingi, which rises to a height of 16 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
16 ft
unnamed location on Villingi

Highest recorded temperature

In Spain, the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia, while in Maldives the highest temperature was 94.8°F and was recorded in Hanimaadhoo.

117°F
Murcia
94.8°F
Hanimaadhoo

Lowest recorded temperature

In Spain, the lowest temperature ever measured was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento, while in Maldives, the lowest temperature was 63°F and was recorded in Hulhulé Island.

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
63°F
Hulhulé Island

Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Maldives is home to 540 544 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
540 544 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 76.7 years in Maldives.

82.2 years
76.7 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 29.5 years in Maldives.

43.9 years
29.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and -0.12% in Maldives.

-0.03%
-0.12%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 97.7% in Maldives.

98.6%
97.7%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Maldives the primary language is Dhivehi.

spanish
dhivehi

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
1 234 000 ppl
Ranking: 110/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Maldives: 13 438 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
13 438 Int$
Ranking: 120/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Maldives: Rufiyaa (MVR).

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EUR
Euro
MVR
Rufiyaa

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, Maldives has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURMVRUSD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Spain - May, June, July, August, September; Maldives - January, February, March, 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 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
B64 EUR - 75 EUR
T109 EUR - 141 EUR
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