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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Taiwan

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Taiwan is 13 974 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 1298% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
13 974 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Taiwan has a coastline of 973.1 mi.

3 084.5 mi
973.1 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 Taiwan is New Taipei City, where the population is 3 966 820.

3 165 240 ppl
3 966 820 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Taiwan is Yu Shan, which rises to a height of 12 966 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
12 966 ft
Yu Shan

Highest recorded temperature

In Spain, the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia, while in Taiwan the highest temperature was 104.4°F and was recorded in Taitung County.

117°F
Murcia
104.4°F
Taitung County

Lowest recorded temperature

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
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Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Taiwan is home to 23 816 775 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
23 816 775 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 81.0 years in Taiwan.

82.2 years
81.0 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 42.3 years in Taiwan.

43.9 years
42.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 0.04% in Taiwan.

-0.03%
0.04%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 98.5% in Taiwan.

98.6%
98.5%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Taiwan the primary language is Chinese.

spanish
chinese

Religion

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

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Taiwan: 55 078 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
55 078 Int$
Ranking: 178/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Taiwan: New Taiwan Dollar (TWD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
TWD
New Taiwan Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Spain: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Taiwan: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURTWD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Spain - May, June, July, August, September; Taiwan - April, May, June, 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 United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B69 USD - 80 USD
T117 USD - 151 USD
B44 USD - 54 USD
T87 USD - 104 USD

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