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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Peru

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Peru is 496 225 mi². This means that the area of Peru is 154% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
496 225 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Peru has a coastline of 1 500.0 mi.

3 084.5 mi
1 500.0 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 Peru is Lima, where the population is 9 866 650.

3 165 240 ppl
9 866 650 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Peru is Huascarán, which rises to a height of 22 205 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
22 205 ft
Huascarán

Highest recorded temperature

117°F
Murcia
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Lowest recorded temperature

In Spain, the lowest temperature ever measured was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento, while in Peru, the lowest temperature was -13.4°F and was recorded in Mazo Cruz, Puno Region.

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
-13.4°F
Mazo Cruz, Puno Region

Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Peru is home to 32 971 854 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
32 971 854 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 75.0 years in Peru.

82.2 years
75.0 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 29.1 years in Peru.

43.9 years
29.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 0.88% in Peru.

-0.03%
0.88%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 94.5% in Peru.

98.6%
94.5%

Language

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

spanish
spanish, quechua

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
3 456 000 ppl
Ranking: 126/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Peru: 11 874 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
11 874 Int$
Ranking: 136/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Peru: Nuevo Sol (PEN).

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EUR
Euro
PEN
Nuevo Sol

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Spain: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Peru: frequency and voltage are 220V 60 Hz (plug type: A, C).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
220V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, C

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDPENEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Spain - May, June, July, August, September; Peru - 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 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
B69 USD - 81 USD
T118 USD - 152 USD
B25 USD - 33 USD
T68 USD - 99 USD

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