This document compares the physical geography, demography, economy, and standards of living between Spain and the Netherlands. Some key points:
- Spain has more geographic diversity than the Netherlands, with higher average elevations and mountains compared to the lower and flatter terrain in the Netherlands.
- The population of Spain is over 4 times larger than the Netherlands, though population densities are much lower in Spain. The Netherlands has the tallest people on average.
- While the Netherlands has one of the strongest economies in the world, Spain has faced economic crises with higher unemployment. Tourism is a major industry for Spain.
- Standards of living are higher in some measures in the Netherlands, such as youth independence and