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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Norway

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Norway is 125 021 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 56.27% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
125 021 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Norway has a coastline of 15 626.2 mi.

3 084.5 mi
15 626.2 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 Norway is Oslo, where the population is 647 676.

3 165 240 ppl
647 676 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Norway is Galdhøpiggen, which rises to a height of 8 100 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
8 100 ft
Galdhøpiggen

Highest recorded temperature

In Spain, the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia, while in Norway the highest temperature was 96.1°F and was recorded in Nesbyen, Buskerud.

117°F
Murcia
96.1°F
Nesbyen, Buskerud

Lowest recorded temperature

In Spain, the lowest temperature ever measured was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento, while in Norway, the lowest temperature was -60.5°F and was recorded in Karasjok, Finnmark.

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
-60.5°F
Karasjok, Finnmark

Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Norway is home to 5 421 241 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
5 421 241 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 82.4 years in Norway.

82.2 years
82.4 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 39.5 years in Norway.

43.9 years
39.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 0.8% in Norway.

-0.03%
0.8%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 100.0% in Norway.

98.6%
100.0%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Norway the primary language is Norwegian.

spanish
norwegian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
5 361 000 ppl
Ranking: 121/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Norway: 63 288 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
63 288 Int$
Ranking: 130/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Norway: Norwegian Krone (NOK).

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EUR
Euro
NOK
Norwegian Krone

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, Norway has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

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Best months to visit

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

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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

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
B69 USD - 81 USD
T118 USD - 152 USD
B86 USD - 103 USD
T168 USD - 213 USD

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