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Country Facts:
Spain vs. New Zealand

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of New Zealand is 104 428 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 87.08% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
104 428 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while New Zealand has a coastline of 9 403.8 mi.

3 084.5 mi
9 403.8 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 New Zealand is Auckland, where the population is 440 710.

3 165 240 ppl
440 710 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in New Zealand is Aoraki/Mount Cookin the South Island, which rises to a height of 12 218 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
12 218 ft
Aoraki/Mount Cookin the South Island

Highest recorded temperature

In Spain, the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia, while in New Zealand the highest temperature was 108.3°F and was recorded in Rangiora, Canterbury and Jordan, Marlborough.

117°F
Murcia
108.3°F
Rangiora, Canterbury and Jordan, Marlborough

Lowest recorded temperature

In Spain, the lowest temperature ever measured was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento, while in New Zealand, the lowest temperature was -14.1°F and was recorded in Ranfurly, Central Otago.

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
-14.1°F
Ranfurly, Central Otago

Society

Spain vs. New Zealand - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while New Zealand is home to 4 822 233 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
4 822 233 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 82.3 years in New Zealand.

82.2 years
82.3 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 37.2 years in New Zealand.

43.9 years
37.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 1.28% in New Zealand.

-0.03%
1.28%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 99.0% in New Zealand.

98.6%
99.0%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in New Zealand the primary language is English, Maori.

spanish
english, maori

Religion

In Spain, the main religion is Christianity; in New Zealand, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
3 039 000 ppl
Ranking: 123/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. New Zealand: 44 213 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
44 213 Int$
Ranking: 133/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). New Zealand: New Zealand Dollar (NZD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
NZD
New Zealand Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, New Zealand has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDNZDEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Spain - May, June, July, August, September; New Zealand - 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
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.
Electronic visa required
A visa is required but can be obtained online (e-Visa).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B69 USD - 81 USD
T118 USD - 152 USD
B74 USD - 93 USD
T126 USD - 157 USD

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