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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Qatar

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Qatar is 4 473 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 4268% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
4 473 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Qatar has a coastline of 349.8 mi.

3 084.5 mi
349.8 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 Qatar is Doha, where the population is 1 312 950.

3 165 240 ppl
1 312 950 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Qatar is Hazm al Mashabiyah, which rises to a height of 312 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
312 ft
Hazm al Mashabiyah

Highest recorded temperature

In Spain, the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia, while in Qatar the highest temperature was 122.7°F and was recorded in Doha.

117°F
Murcia
122.7°F
Doha

Lowest recorded temperature

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
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Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Qatar is home to 2 881 053 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
2 881 053 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 79.6 years in Qatar.

82.2 years
79.6 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 33.7 years in Qatar.

43.9 years
33.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 1.23% in Qatar.

-0.03%
1.23%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 93.5% in Qatar.

98.6%
93.5%

Language

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

spanish
arabic

Religion

In Spain, the main religion is Christianity; in Qatar, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
2 929 800 ppl
Ranking: 134/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Qatar: 89 935 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
89 935 Int$
Ranking: 145/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Qatar: Qatari Rial (QAR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
QAR
Qatari Rial

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Spain: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Qatar: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

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

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, Qatar 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; Qatar - January, February, March, November, 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 Poland (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
B271 PLN - 317 PLN
T461 PLN - 597 PLN
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