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Country Facts:
Spain vs. Zambia

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

Country area

The surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi², while the surface area of Zambia is 290 585 mi². This means that the area of Zambia is 48.74% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
195 365 mi²
290 585 mi²

Coastline length

Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi, while Zambia has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

3 084.5 mi
0.0 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 Zambia is Lusaka, where the population is 1 747 150.

3 165 240 ppl
1 747 150 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, its height is 12 198 ft. The highest peak in Zambia is Mafinga Central, which rises to a height of 7 674 ft.

12 198 ft
Pico del Teide
7 674 ft
Mafinga Central

Highest recorded temperature

In Spain, the highest temperature ever measured was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia, while in Zambia the highest temperature was 108.3°F and was recorded in Mfuwe, Eastern Province.

117°F
Murcia
108.3°F
Mfuwe, Eastern Province

Lowest recorded temperature

-25.6°F
Estany Gento
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Society

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

Population

The population of Spain is about 46 754 778, while Zambia is home to 18 383 955 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
46 754 778 ppl
18 383 955 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 82.2 years in Spain and 65.9 years in Zambia.

82.2 years
65.9 years

Average age

The average age is 43.9 years in Spain and 16.9 years in Zambia.

43.9 years
16.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.03% in Spain and 2.93% in Zambia.

-0.03%
2.93%

Literacy

Literacy is 98.6% in Spain and 86.7% in Zambia.

98.6%
86.7%

Language

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

spanish
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179
932 000 ppl
Ranking: 178/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Spain: 38 343 Int$. Zambia: 3 456 Int$.

38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194
3 456 Int$
Ranking: 193/194

Currency

Spain: Euro (EUR). Zambia: Zambian Kwacha (ZMW).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
ZMW
Zambian Kwacha

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDZMWEUR

Best months to visit

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

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
B69 USD - 81 USD
T118 USD - 152 USD
B23 USD - 35 USD
T61 USD - 95 USD

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