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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Malawi

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Malawi is 45 747 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 327% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
45 747 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Malawi has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

3 084.5 mi
0.0 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 Malawi is Lilongwe, where the population is 1 077 120.

3 165 240 ppl
1 077 120 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Malawi is Mount Mulanje, which rises to a height of 9 849 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
9 849 ft
Mount Mulanje

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. Malawi - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Malawi is home to 19 129 952 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
19 129 952 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 72.2 years in Malawi.

82.2 years
72.2 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 16.8 years in Malawi.

43.9 years
16.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 2.39% in Malawi.

-0.03%
2.39%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 62.1% in Malawi.

98.6%
62.1%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Malawi the primary language is English, Nyanja.

spanish
english, nyanja

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
805 000 ppl
Ranking: 111/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Malawi: 1 591 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
1 591 Int$
Ranking: 121/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Malawi: Kwacha (MWK).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
MWK
Kwacha

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDMWKEUR

Best months to visit

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

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 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
B52 USD - 59 USD
T64 USD - 89 USD

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