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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Senegal

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Senegal is 75 955 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 157% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
75 955 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Senegal has a coastline of 329.9 mi.

3 084.5 mi
329.9 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 Senegal is Dakar, where the population is 2 396 800.

3 165 240 ppl
2 396 800 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Senegal is unnamed feature near Nepen Diakha, which rises to a height of 1 906 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
1 906 ft
unnamed feature near Nepen Diakha

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. Senegal - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Senegal is home to 16 743 927 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
16 743 927 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 63.8 years in Senegal.

82.2 years
63.8 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 19.4 years in Senegal.

43.9 years
19.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 2.25% in Senegal.

-0.03%
2.25%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 51.9% in Senegal.

98.6%
51.9%

Language

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

spanish
french

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
1 006 600 ppl
Ranking: 149/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Senegal: 3 502 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
3 502 Int$
Ranking: 160/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Senegal: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
XOF
CFA Franc BCEAO

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURXOF

Best months to visit

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

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B69 USD - 81 USD
T118 USD - 152 USD
B51 USD - 67 USD
T96 USD - 133 USD

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