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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Sierra Leone

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Sierra Leone is 27 699 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 605% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
27 699 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Sierra Leone has a coastline of 249.8 mi.

3 084.5 mi
249.8 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 Sierra Leone is Freetown, where the population is 951 000.

3 165 240 ppl
951 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Sierra Leone is Mount Bintumani (Loma Mansa), which rises to a height of 6 381 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
6 381 ft
Mount Bintumani (Loma Mansa)

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. Sierra Leone - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Sierra Leone is home to 7 976 983 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
7 976 983 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 60.2 years in Sierra Leone.

82.2 years
60.2 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 19.1 years in Sierra Leone.

43.9 years
19.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 2.44% in Sierra Leone.

-0.03%
2.44%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 43.2% in Sierra Leone.

98.6%
43.2%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Sierra Leone the primary language is English.

spanish
english

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 3/174
24 000 ppl
Ranking: 169/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Sierra Leone: 1 726 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 40/194
1 726 Int$
Ranking: 183/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Sierra Leone: Leone (SLL).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
SLL
Leone

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, Sierra Leone has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDSLLEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Spain - May, June, July, August, September; Sierra Leone - January, February, March, 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 a high degree of caution
Level 2

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
B68 USD - 80 USD
T116 USD - 150 USD
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