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Country Facts:
Spain vs. El Salvador

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of El Salvador is 8 124 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 2305% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
8 124 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while El Salvador has a coastline of 190.8 mi.

3 084.5 mi
190.8 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 El Salvador is San Salvador, where the population is 567 698.

3 165 240 ppl
567 698 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in El Salvador is Cerro El Pital, which rises to a height of 8 957 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
8 957 ft
Cerro El Pital

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. El Salvador - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while El Salvador is home to 6 486 205 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
6 486 205 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 75.1 years in El Salvador.

82.2 years
75.1 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 27.7 years in El Salvador.

43.9 years
27.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 0.67% in El Salvador.

-0.03%
0.67%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 89.1% in El Salvador.

98.6%
89.1%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in El Salvador the primary language is Spanish.

spanish
spanish

Religion

In Spain, the main religion is Christianity; in El Salvador, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
1 402 000 ppl
Ranking: 151/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. El Salvador: 8 417 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
8 417 Int$
Ranking: 164/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). El Salvador: US Dollar (USD).

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EUR
Euro
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Spain: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in El Salvador: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, El Salvador 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; El Salvador - 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 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
B45 USD - 57 USD
T105 USD - 148 USD

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