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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Thailand

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Thailand is 198 117 mi². This means that the area of Thailand is 1.41% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
198 117 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Thailand has a coastline of 2 000.2 mi.

3 084.5 mi
2 000.2 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 Thailand is Bangkok, where the population is 5 782 160.

3 165 240 ppl
5 782 160 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Thailand is Doi Inthanon, which rises to a height of 8 415 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
8 415 ft
Doi Inthanon

Highest recorded temperature

In Spain, the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia, while in Thailand the highest temperature was 112.1°F and was recorded in Uttaradit.

117°F
Murcia
112.1°F
Uttaradit

Lowest recorded temperature

In Spain, the lowest temperature ever measured was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento, while in Thailand, the lowest temperature was 29.5°F and was recorded in Sakon Nakhon.

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
29.5°F
Sakon Nakhon

Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Thailand is home to 69 799 978 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
69 799 978 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 77.4 years in Thailand.

82.2 years
77.4 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 39 years in Thailand.

43.9 years
39 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 0.26% in Thailand.

-0.03%
0.26%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 93.8% in Thailand.

98.6%
93.8%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Thailand the primary language is Thai.

spanish
thai

Religion

In Spain, the main religion is Christianity; in Thailand, the main religion is Buddhism.

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
29 923 000 ppl
Ranking: 156/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Thailand: 18 226 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
18 226 Int$
Ranking: 169/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Thailand: Baht (THB).

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Euro
THB
Baht

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Spain: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Thailand: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: A, B, C, O).

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Spain - May, June, July, August, September; Thailand - January, February, March, November, 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
B26 USD - 33 USD
T57 USD - 82 USD

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