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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Botswana

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

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Geography

Germany vs. Botswana - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Botswana is 224 711 mi². This means that the area of Botswana is 62.97% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
224 711 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Botswana has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

1 484.5 mi
0.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Germany is Berlin, with a population of about 3 562 170 people. In contrast, the largest city in Botswana is Gaborone, where the population is 231 626.

3 562 170 ppl
231 626 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Botswana is Otse Hill, which rises to a height of 4 892 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
4 892 ft
Otse Hill

Highest recorded temperature

104.4°F
Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg
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Lowest recorded temperature

-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria
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Society

Germany vs. Botswana - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Botswana is home to 2 351 627 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
2 351 627 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 65.2 years in Botswana.

81.3 years
65.2 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 25.7 years in Botswana.

47.8 years
25.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and 1.43% in Botswana.

-0.21%
1.43%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 88.5% in Botswana.

99.0%
88.5%

Language

In Germany, the main language is German, and in Botswana the primary language is Tswana, English.

german
tswana, english

Religion

In Germany, the main religion is Christianity; in Botswana, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 7/174
1 528 000 ppl
Ranking: 84/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Botswana: 15 453 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 19/194
15 453 Int$
Ranking: 84/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Botswana: Pula (BWP).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
BWP
Pula

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Germany has right-hand traffic, Botswana has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDBWPEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Germany - May, June, July, August; Botswana - 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
B71 USD - 88 USD
T128 USD - 164 USD
B42 USD - 54 USD
T80 USD - 107 USD

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