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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Suriname

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Suriname is 63 251 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 209% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
63 251 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Suriname has a coastline of 239.8 mi.

3 084.5 mi
239.8 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 Suriname is Paramaribo, where the population is 240 924.

3 165 240 ppl
240 924 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Suriname is Juliana Top, which rises to a height of 4 035 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
4 035 ft
Juliana Top

Highest recorded temperature

117°F
Murcia
-

Lowest recorded temperature

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
-

Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Suriname is home to 586 632 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
586 632 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 73.6 years in Suriname.

82.2 years
73.6 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 31 years in Suriname.

43.9 years
31 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 0.91% in Suriname.

-0.03%
0.91%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 94.4% in Suriname.

98.6%
94.4%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Suriname the primary language is Dutch.

spanish
dutch

Religion

In Spain, the main religion is Christianity; in Suriname, the main religion is Hinduism.

christianity
hinduism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
228 000 ppl
Ranking: 150/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Suriname: 16 729 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
16 729 Int$
Ranking: 161/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Suriname: Surinam Dollar (SRD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
SRD
Surinam Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Spain: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Suriname: frequency and voltage are 127V / 230V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B, C, F).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
127V / 230V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B, C, F

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, Suriname has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURUSDSRD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Spain - May, June, July, August, September; Suriname - August, September, October, November.

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 Germany (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
B64 EUR - 75 EUR
T109 EUR - 141 EUR
B31 EUR - 42 EUR
T117 EUR - 138 EUR

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