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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Samoa

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Samoa is 1 097 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 17709% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
1 097 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Samoa has a coastline of 250.4 mi.

3 084.5 mi
250.4 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 Samoa is Apia, where the population is 36 735.

3 165 240 ppl
36 735 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Samoa is Mauga Silisili on Savai'i, which rises to a height of 6 096 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
6 096 ft
Mauga Silisili on Savai'i

Highest recorded temperature

117°F
Murcia
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Lowest recorded temperature

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
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Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Samoa is home to 198 414 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
198 414 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 74.9 years in Samoa.

82.2 years
74.9 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 25.6 years in Samoa.

43.9 years
25.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 0.61% in Samoa.

-0.03%
0.61%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 99.1% in Samoa.

98.6%
99.1%

Language

In Spain, the main language is Spanish, and in Samoa the primary language is Samoan, English.

spanish
samoan, english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
128 000 ppl
Ranking: 175/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Samoa: 6 766 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
6 766 Int$
Ranking: 189/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Samoa: Tala (WST).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
WST
Tala

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Spain has right-hand traffic, Samoa has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURWST

Best months to visit

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

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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B68 USD - 80 USD
T116 USD - 151 USD
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