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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Niger

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Niger is 489 191 mi². This means that the area of Niger is 150% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
489 191 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Niger 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 Niger is Niamey, where the population is 1 302 910.

3 165 240 ppl
1 302 910 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Niger is Mont Idoukal-n-Taghès, which rises to a height of 6 634 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
6 634 ft
Mont Idoukal-n-Taghès

Highest recorded temperature

In Spain, the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia, while in Niger the highest temperature was 118.8°F and was recorded in Bilma.

117°F
Murcia
118.8°F
Bilma

Lowest recorded temperature

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
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Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Niger is home to 24 206 644 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
24 206 644 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 59.7 years in Niger.

82.2 years
59.7 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 14.8 years in Niger.

43.9 years
14.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 3.65% in Niger.

-0.03%
3.65%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 35.1% in Niger.

98.6%
35.1%

Language

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

spanish
french

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
135 000 ppl
Ranking: 117/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Niger: 1 288 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
1 288 Int$
Ranking: 126/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Niger: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
XOF
CFA Franc BCEAO

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, Niger 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; Niger - January, February, 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
Do not travel
Level 4

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B69 USD - 81 USD
T118 USD - 152 USD
B73 USD
T89 USD

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