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Country Facts:
Spain vs. South Sudan

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of South Sudan is 239 285 mi². This means that the area of South Sudan is 22.48% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
239 285 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while South Sudan 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 South Sudan is Juba, where the population is 372 410.

3 165 240 ppl
372 410 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in South Sudan is Kinyeti, which rises to a height of 10 456 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
10 456 ft
Kinyeti

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. South Sudan - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while South Sudan is home to 11 193 725 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
11 193 725 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 58.6 years in South Sudan.

82.2 years
58.6 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 18.6 years in South Sudan.

43.9 years
18.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 5.05% in South Sudan.

-0.03%
5.05%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 34.5% in South Sudan.

98.6%
34.5%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in South Sudan the primary language is English.

spanish
english

Religion

In Spain, the main religion is Christianity; in South Sudan, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. South Sudan: 1 496 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
1 496 Int$
Ranking: 162/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). South Sudan: South Sudanese Pound (SSP).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
SSP
South Sudanese Pound

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, South Sudan has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURUSDSSP

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Spain - May, June, July, August, September; South Sudan - 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
Do not travel
Level 4

Visa requirements

For citizens of France (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B65 EUR - 75 EUR
T110 EUR - 142 EUR
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