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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Tunisia

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Tunisia is 63 170 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 209% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
63 170 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Tunisia has a coastline of 713.3 mi.

3 084.5 mi
713.3 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 Tunisia is Tunis, where the population is 651 183.

3 165 240 ppl
651 183 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Tunisia is Jebel ech Chambi, which rises to a height of 5 066 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
5 066 ft
Jebel ech Chambi

Highest recorded temperature

In Spain, the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia, while in Tunisia the highest temperature was 131°F and was recorded in Kebili.

117°F
Murcia
131°F
Kebili

Lowest recorded temperature

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
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Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Tunisia is home to 11 818 619 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
11 818 619 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 76.6 years in Tunisia.

82.2 years
76.6 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 32.7 years in Tunisia.

43.9 years
32.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 0.75% in Tunisia.

-0.03%
0.75%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 81.8% in Tunisia.

98.6%
81.8%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Tunisia the primary language is Arabic.

spanish
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
5 359 000 ppl
Ranking: 159/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Tunisia: 10 819 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
10 819 Int$
Ranking: 173/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Tunisia: Tunisian Dinar (TND).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
TND
Tunisian Dinar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDTNDEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Spain - May, June, July, August, September; Tunisia - April, May, September.

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
B32 USD - 38 USD
T54 USD - 68 USD

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