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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Namibia

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Namibia is 318 772 mi². This means that the area of Namibia is 63.17% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
318 772 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Namibia has a coastline of 976.8 mi.

3 084.5 mi
976.8 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 Namibia is Windhoek, where the population is 322 500.

3 165 240 ppl
322 500 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Namibia is Königstein (Brandberg), which rises to a height of 8 550 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
8 550 ft
Königstein (Brandberg)

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. Namibia - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Namibia is home to 2 540 905 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
2 540 905 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 65.9 years in Namibia.

82.2 years
65.9 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 21.8 years in Namibia.

43.9 years
21.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 1.83% in Namibia.

-0.03%
1.83%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 91.5% in Namibia.

98.6%
91.5%

Language

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

spanish
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
1 388 000 ppl
Ranking: 115/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Namibia: 9 295 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
9 295 Int$
Ranking: 125/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Namibia: Rand (ZAR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
ZAR
Rand

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDZAREUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Spain - May, June, July, August, September; Namibia - June, 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 United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
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
B68 USD - 80 USD
T116 USD - 150 USD
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UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

2 sites
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