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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Yemen

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Yemen is 203 850 mi². This means that the area of Yemen is 4.34% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
203 850 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Yemen has a coastline of 1 184.3 mi.

3 084.5 mi
1 184.3 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 Yemen is Sanaa, where the population is 1 937 450.

3 165 240 ppl
1 937 450 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Yemen is Jabal an-Nabi Shuaib, which rises to a height of 12 028 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
12 028 ft
Jabal an-Nabi Shuaib

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. Yemen - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Yemen is home to 29 825 964 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
29 825 964 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 67.2 years in Yemen.

82.2 years
67.2 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 19.8 years in Yemen.

43.9 years
19.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 1.93% in Yemen.

-0.03%
1.93%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 70.1% in Yemen.

98.6%
70.1%

Language

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

spanish
arabic

Religion

In Spain, the main religion is Christianity; in Yemen, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
366 700 ppl
Ranking: 176/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Yemen: 3 689 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
3 689 Int$
Ranking: 191/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Yemen: Yemeni Rial (YER).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
YER
Yemeni Rial

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURYER

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Spain - May, June, July, August, September; Yemen - January, February, March, November, 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
B69 USD - 81 USD
T118 USD - 152 USD
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