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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Slovakia

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Slovakia is 18 933 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 932% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
18 933 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Slovakia 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 Slovakia is Bratislava, where the population is 417 389.

3 165 240 ppl
417 389 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Slovakia is Gerlach Peak, which rises to a height of 8 711 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
8 711 ft
Gerlach Peak

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 Slovakia, the lowest temperature was -41.8°F and was recorded in Vígľaš-Pstruša.

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
-41.8°F
Vígľaš-Pstruša

Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Slovakia is home to 5 459 642 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
5 459 642 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 78.1 years in Slovakia.

82.2 years
78.1 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 41.8 years in Slovakia.

43.9 years
41.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and -0.08% in Slovakia.

-0.03%
-0.08%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 99.6% in Slovakia.

98.6%
99.6%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Slovakia the primary language is Slovak.

spanish
slovak

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 3/174
1 721 000 ppl
Ranking: 79/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Slovakia: 32 015 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 40/194
32 015 Int$
Ranking: 48/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Slovakia: Euro (EUR).

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EUR
Euro
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Spain - May, June, July, August, September; Slovakia - May, 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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B68 USD - 80 USD
T116 USD - 149 USD
B56 USD - 66 USD
T95 USD - 114 USD

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