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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Uruguay

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Uruguay is 68 037 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 187% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
68 037 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Uruguay has a coastline of 410.1 mi.

3 084.5 mi
410.1 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 Uruguay is Montevideo, where the population is 1 344 420.

3 165 240 ppl
1 344 420 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Uruguay is Cerro Catedral, which rises to a height of 1 686 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
1 686 ft
Cerro Catedral

Highest recorded temperature

In Spain, the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia, while in Uruguay the highest temperature was 111.2°F and was recorded in Paysandú, Paysandú Department.

117°F
Murcia
111.2°F
Paysandú, Paysandú Department

Lowest recorded temperature

In Spain, the lowest temperature ever measured was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento, while in Uruguay, the lowest temperature was 12.2°F and was recorded in Melo, Cerro Largo Department.

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
12.2°F
Melo, Cerro Largo Department

Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Uruguay is home to 3 473 730 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
3 473 730 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 78.2 years in Uruguay.

82.2 years
78.2 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 35.5 years in Uruguay.

43.9 years
35.5 years

Birthrate

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

-0.03%
0.26%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 98.8% in Uruguay.

98.6%
98.8%

Language

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

spanish
spanish

Religion

In Spain, the main religion is Christianity; in Uruguay, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 3/174
2 773 000 ppl
Ranking: 64/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Uruguay: 22 785 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 40/194
22 785 Int$
Ranking: 63/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Uruguay: Peso Uruguayo (UYU).

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EUR
Euro
UYU
Peso Uruguayo

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Spain: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Uruguay: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F, L).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F, L

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURUYU

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Spain - May, June, July, August, September; Uruguay - 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 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.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B68 USD - 79 USD
T115 USD - 149 USD
B44 USD - 54 USD
T107 USD - 172 USD

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