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Country Facts:
United Kingdom vs. Spain

Learn about the similarities and differences between United Kingdom and Spain by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

United Kingdom vs. Spain - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of United Kingdom is 93 628 mi², while the surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 109% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
93 628 mi²
195 365 mi²

Coastline length

United Kingdom has a coastline of 7 723.0 mi, while Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi.

7 723.0 mi
3 084.5 mi

Largest city

The largest city in the United Kingdom is London, with a population of about 8 630 000 people. In contrast, the largest city in Spain is Madrid, where the population is 3 165 240.

8 630 000 ppl
3 165 240 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United Kingdom is Ben Nevis, its height is 4 406 ft. The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, which rises to a height of 12 198 ft.

4 406 ft
Ben Nevis
12 198 ft
Pico del Teide

Highest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the highest temperature ever measured was 101.3°F and was recorded in Faversham, Kent, while in Spain the highest temperature was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia.

101.3°F
Faversham, Kent
117°F
Murcia

Lowest recorded temperature

In the United Kingdom, the lowest temperature ever measured was -17°F and was recorded in Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland, while in Spain, the lowest temperature was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento.

-17°F
Braemar, Aberdeenshire / Altnaharra, Sutherland
-25.6°F
Estany Gento

Society

United Kingdom vs. Spain - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of United Kingdom is about 67 886 011, while Spain is home to 46 754 778 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
67 886 011 ppl
46 754 778 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in the United Kingdom and 82.2 years in Spain.

81.3 years
82.2 years

Average age

The average age is 40.6 years in the United Kingdom and 43.9 years in Spain.

40.6 years
43.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.48% in the United Kingdom and -0.03% in Spain.

0.48%
-0.03%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in the United Kingdom and 98.6% in Spain.

99.0%
98.6%

Language

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

english
spanish

Religion

In the United Kingdom, the main religion is Christianity; in Spain, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 436 000 ppl
Ranking: 55/179
68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179

Economy

GDP per capita

United Kingdom: 45 853 Int$. Spain: 38 343 Int$.

45 853 Int$
Ranking: 62/194
38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194

Currency

United Kingdom: Pound Sterling (GBP). Spain: Euro (EUR).

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GBP
Pound Sterling
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

United Kingdom has left-hand traffic, Spain has right-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United Kingdom - June, July, August; Spain - May, 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 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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B89 USD - 116 USD
T151 USD - 208 USD
B68 USD - 80 USD
T116 USD - 151 USD

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