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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Vietnam

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Vietnam is 127 882 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 52.77% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
127 882 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Vietnam has a coastline of 2 140.0 mi.

3 084.5 mi
2 140.0 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 Vietnam is Ho Chi Minh, where the population is 7 981 900.

3 165 240 ppl
7 981 900 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Vietnam is Fan Si Pan, which rises to a height of 10 312 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
10 312 ft
Fan Si Pan

Highest recorded temperature

In Spain, the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia, while in Vietnam the highest temperature was 108.9°F and was recorded in Con Cuong.

117°F
Murcia
108.9°F
Con Cuong

Lowest recorded temperature

In Spain, the lowest temperature ever measured was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento, while in Vietnam, the lowest temperature was 21°F and was recorded in Sa Pa.

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
21°F
Sa Pa

Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Vietnam is home to 97 338 579 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
97 338 579 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 75.3 years in Vietnam.

82.2 years
75.3 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 31.9 years in Vietnam.

43.9 years
31.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 1% in Vietnam.

-0.03%
1%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 95.8% in Vietnam.

98.6%
95.8%

Language

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

spanish
vietnamese

Religion

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

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
7 944 000 ppl
Ranking: 173/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Vietnam: 8 647 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
8 647 Int$
Ranking: 187/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Vietnam: Dong (VND).

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EUR
Euro
VND
Dong

Practical information

Electricity

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

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, C, D

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-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; Vietnam - January, February, March, April, 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 obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B69 USD - 81 USD
T118 USD - 152 USD
B20 USD - 25 USD
T44 USD - 65 USD

UNESCO

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