Trek Zone

Country Facts:
Spain vs. Russia

Learn about the similarities and differences between Spain and Russia by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

Country #1
Country #2

Geography

Spain vs. Russia - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Russia is 6 601 668 mi². This means that the area of Russia is 3279% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
6 601 668 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Russia has a coastline of 23 396.5 mi.

3 084.5 mi
23 396.5 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 Russia is Moscow, where the population is 12 108 300.

3 165 240 ppl
12 108 300 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Russia is Mount Elbrus, which rises to a height of 18 510 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
18 510 ft
Mount Elbrus

Highest recorded temperature

In Spain, the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia, while in Russia the highest temperature was 113.7°F and was recorded in Utta, Kalmykia.

117°F
Murcia
113.7°F
Utta, Kalmykia

Lowest recorded temperature

In Spain, the lowest temperature ever measured was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento, while in Russia, the lowest temperature was -90.4°F and was recorded in Verkhoyansk / Oymyakon, Sakha Republic.

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
-90.4°F
Verkhoyansk / Oymyakon, Sakha Republic

Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Russia is home to 145 934 462 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
145 934 462 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 72.2 years in Russia.

82.2 years
72.2 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 40.3 years in Russia.

43.9 years
40.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and -0.2% in Russia.

-0.03%
-0.2%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 99.7% in Russia.

98.6%
99.7%

Language

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

spanish
russian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
33 729 000 ppl
Ranking: 137/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Russia: 28 213 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
28 213 Int$
Ranking: 148/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Russia: Russian Ruble (RUB).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
RUB
Russian Ruble

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURUSDRUB

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Spain - May, June, July, August, September; Russia - 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
Do not travel
Level 4

Visa requirements

For citizens of Spain (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Your country
Visa required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B64 EUR - 75 EUR
T109 EUR - 141 EUR
-

Countries Frequently Compared
(Country Facts)