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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Papua New Guinea

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Papua New Guinea is 178 704 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 9.32% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
178 704 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Papua New Guinea has a coastline of 3 201.3 mi.

3 084.5 mi
3 201.3 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 Papua New Guinea is Port Moresby, where the population is 364 125.

3 165 240 ppl
364 125 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Papua New Guinea is Mount Wilhelm, which rises to a height of 14 793 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
14 793 ft
Mount Wilhelm

Highest recorded temperature

117°F
Murcia
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Lowest recorded temperature

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
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Society

Spain vs. Papua New Guinea - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Papua New Guinea is home to 8 947 024 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
8 947 024 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 69.9 years in Papua New Guinea.

82.2 years
69.9 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 24 years in Papua New Guinea.

43.9 years
24 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 1.61% in Papua New Guinea.

-0.03%
1.61%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 64.2% in Papua New Guinea.

98.6%
64.2%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Papua New Guinea the primary language is English, Tok Pisin, Hiri Motu.

spanish
english, tok pisin, hiri motu

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
184 000 ppl
Ranking: 127/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Papua New Guinea: 4 285 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
4 285 Int$
Ranking: 137/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Papua New Guinea: Kina (PGK).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
PGK
Kina

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Spain: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Papua New Guinea: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: I).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: I

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, Papua New Guinea has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-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; Papua New Guinea - May, June, July, August, September, October.

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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B69 USD - 81 USD
T118 USD - 153 USD
B69 USD - 87 USD
T112 USD

UNESCO

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

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