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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Venezuela

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Venezuela is 353 841 mi². This means that the area of Venezuela is 81.12% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
353 841 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Venezuela has a coastline of 1 739.8 mi.

3 084.5 mi
1 739.8 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 Venezuela is Caracas, where the population is 3 273 860.

3 165 240 ppl
3 273 860 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Venezuela is Pico Bolívar, which rises to a height of 16 332 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
16 332 ft
Pico Bolívar

Highest recorded temperature

In Spain, the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia, while in Venezuela the highest temperature was 107.6°F and was recorded in Machiques, Zulia.

117°F
Murcia
107.6°F
Machiques, Zulia

Lowest recorded temperature

In Spain, the lowest temperature ever measured was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento, while in Venezuela, the lowest temperature was 12.2°F and was recorded in Sierra La Culata, Mérida.

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
12.2°F
Sierra La Culata, Mérida

Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Venezuela is home to 28 435 940 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
28 435 940 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 72.2 years in Venezuela.

82.2 years
72.2 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 30 years in Venezuela.

43.9 years
30 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 2.46% in Venezuela.

-0.03%
2.46%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 97.1% in Venezuela.

98.6%
97.1%

Language

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

spanish
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
789 000 ppl
Ranking: 170/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Venezuela: 17 527 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
17 527 Int$
Ranking: 186/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Venezuela: Bolívar soberano (VES).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
VES
Bolívar soberano

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Spain: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Venezuela: 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, Venezuela has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDVESEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Spain - May, June, July, August, September; Venezuela - 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
Do not travel
Level 4

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B68 USD - 80 USD
T116 USD - 150 USD
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