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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Panama

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Panama is 29 119 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 571% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
29 119 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Panama has a coastline of 1 547.2 mi.

3 084.5 mi
1 547.2 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 Panama is Panama City, where the population is 813 097.

3 165 240 ppl
813 097 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Panama is Volcán Barú, which rises to a height of 11 401 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
11 401 ft
Volcán Barú

Highest recorded temperature

In Spain, the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia, while in Panama the highest temperature was 104°F and was recorded in San Francisco.

117°F
Murcia
104°F
San Francisco

Lowest recorded temperature

In Spain, the lowest temperature ever measured was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento, while in Panama, the lowest temperature was 35.6°F and was recorded in Bajo Grande.

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
35.6°F
Bajo Grande

Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Panama is home to 4 314 767 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
4 314 767 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 79.5 years in Panama.

82.2 years
79.5 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 30.1 years in Panama.

43.9 years
30.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 1.16% in Panama.

-0.03%
1.16%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 95.7% in Panama.

98.6%
95.7%

Language

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

spanish
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
2 110 000 ppl
Ranking: 125/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Panama: 26 773 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
26 773 Int$
Ranking: 135/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Panama: US Dollar (USD).

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EUR
Euro
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Spain: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Panama: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, Panama 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; Panama - January, February, March.

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 Spain (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Your country
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B64 EUR - 75 EUR
T109 EUR - 141 EUR
B32 EUR - 43 EUR
T102 EUR - 129 EUR

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