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Country Facts:
United States vs. Spain

Learn about the similarities and differences between United States 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 States vs. Spain - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of United States is 3 678 190 mi², while the surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi². This means that the area of United States is 1783% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
3 678 190 mi²
195 365 mi²

Coastline length

United States has a coastline of 12 380.2 mi, while Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi.

12 380.2 mi
3 084.5 mi

Largest city

The largest city in the United States is New York City, with a population of about 8 491 080 people. In contrast, the largest city in Spain is Madrid, where the population is 3 165 240.

8 491 080 ppl
3 165 240 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in the United States is Denali (McKinley), its height is 20 308 ft. The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, which rises to a height of 12 198 ft.

20 308 ft
Denali (McKinley)
12 198 ft
Pico del Teide

Highest recorded temperature

In the United States, the highest temperature ever measured was 134.1°F and was recorded in Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California, while in Spain the highest temperature was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia.

134.1°F
Furnace Creek Ranch, Death Valley, California
117°F
Murcia

Lowest recorded temperature

In the United States, the lowest temperature ever measured was -79.6°F and was recorded in Prospect Creek, Alaska, while in Spain, the lowest temperature was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento.

-79.6°F
Prospect Creek, Alaska
-25.6°F
Estany Gento

Society

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

Population

The population of United States is about 331 002 651, while Spain is home to 46 754 778 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
331 002 651 ppl
46 754 778 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 80.4 years in the United States and 82.2 years in Spain.

80.4 years
82.2 years

Average age

The average age is 38.5 years in the United States and 43.9 years in Spain.

38.5 years
43.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is 0.7% in the United States and -0.03% in Spain.

0.7%
-0.03%

Literacy

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

99.0%
98.6%

Language

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

english
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

77 510 000 ppl
Ranking: 2/174
68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 3/174

Economy

GDP per capita

United States: 63 414 Int$. Spain: 38 343 Int$.

63 414 Int$
Ranking: 10/194
38 343 Int$
Ranking: 40/194

Currency

United States: US Dollar (USD). Spain: Euro (EUR).

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USD
US Dollar
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in the United States: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Spain: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

United States has right-hand traffic, Spain has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: United States - 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 normal safety precautions
Level 1
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?
Your country
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B87 USD - 113 USD
T186 USD - 261 USD
B68 USD - 80 USD
T116 USD - 150 USD

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