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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Rwanda

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Rwanda is 10 169 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 1821% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
10 169 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Rwanda has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

3 084.5 mi
0.0 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 Rwanda is Kigali, where the population is 1 168 570.

3 165 240 ppl
1 168 570 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Rwanda is Mount Karisimbi, which rises to a height of 14 787 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
14 787 ft
Mount Karisimbi

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. Rwanda - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Rwanda is home to 12 952 218 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
12 952 218 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 65.5 years in Rwanda.

82.2 years
65.5 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 19.7 years in Rwanda.

43.9 years
19.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 1.8% in Rwanda.

-0.03%
1.8%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 73.2% in Rwanda.

98.6%
73.2%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Rwanda the primary language is French, Kinyarwanda.

spanish
french, kinyarwanda

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
987 000 ppl
Ranking: 138/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Rwanda: 2 213 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
2 213 Int$
Ranking: 149/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Rwanda: Rwanda Franc (RWF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
RWF
Rwanda Franc

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDRWFEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Spain - May, June, July, August, September; Rwanda - 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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

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 - 152 USD
B45 USD - 54 USD
T64 USD - 88 USD

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