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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Belarus

Learn about the similarities and differences between Germany and Belarus 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. Belarus - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Belarus is 80 155 mi². This means that the area of Germany is 72.02% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
80 155 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Belarus 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 Belarus is Minsk, where the population is 1 921 810.

3 562 170 ppl
1 921 810 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Belarus is Dzyarzhynskaya Hara, which rises to a height of 1 132 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
1 132 ft
Dzyarzhynskaya Hara

Highest recorded temperature

In Germany, the highest temperature ever measured was 104.4°F and was recorded in Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg, while in Belarus the highest temperature was 102°F and was recorded in Gomel.

104.4°F
Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg
102°F
Gomel

Lowest recorded temperature

In Germany, the lowest temperature ever measured was -50.6°F and was recorded in Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria, while in Belarus, the lowest temperature was -44°F and was recorded in Slavnom, Vitsebsk Voblast.

-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria
-44°F
Slavnom, Vitsebsk Voblast

Society

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

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Belarus is home to 9 449 323 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
9 449 323 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 74.0 years in Belarus.

81.3 years
74.0 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 40.9 years in Belarus.

47.8 years
40.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and -0.29% in Belarus.

-0.21%
-0.29%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 99.9% in Belarus.

99.0%
99.9%

Language

In Germany, the main language is German, and in Belarus the primary language is Belarusian, Russian.

german
belarusian, russian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/179
102 000 ppl
Ranking: 26/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Belarus: 20 232 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 45/194
20 232 Int$
Ranking: 28/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Belarus: Belarussian Ruble (BYN).

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EUR
Euro
BYN
Belarussian Ruble

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Germany: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Belarus: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

Germany has right-hand traffic, Belarus has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURUSDBYN

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Germany - May, June, July, August; Belarus - June, July, August.

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
Do not travel
Level 4

Visa requirements

For citizens of Spain (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
B73 EUR - 90 EUR
T121 EUR - 156 EUR
B28 EUR - 36 EUR
T57 EUR - 76 EUR

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