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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Republic of the Congo

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Republic of the Congo is 132 047 mi². This means that the area of Germany is 4.42% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
132 047 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Republic of the Congo has a coastline of 105.0 mi.

1 484.5 mi
105.0 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 Republic of the Congo is Brazzaville, where the population is 1 827 000.

3 562 170 ppl
1 827 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Republic of the Congo is Mont Nabeba, which rises to a height of 3 346 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
3 346 ft
Mont Nabeba

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. Republic of the Congo - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Republic of the Congo is home to 5 518 087 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
5 518 087 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 61.7 years in Republic of the Congo.

81.3 years
61.7 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 19.5 years in Republic of the Congo.

47.8 years
19.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and 2.36% in Republic of the Congo.

-0.21%
2.36%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 80.3% in Republic of the Congo.

99.0%
80.3%

Language

In Germany, the main language is German, and in Republic of the Congo the primary language is French.

german
french

Religion

In Germany, the main religion is Christianity; in Republic of the Congo, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/179
263 000 ppl
Ranking: 30/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Republic of the Congo: 3 621 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 45/194
3 621 Int$
Ranking: 33/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Republic of the Congo: CFA Franc BEAC (XAF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
XAF
CFA Franc BEAC

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Germany: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Republic of the Congo: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E).

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

Driving side

Germany has right-hand traffic, Republic of the Congo has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Germany - May, June, July, August; Republic of the Congo - 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 Poland (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B317 PLN - 388 PLN
T522 PLN - 671 PLN
B298 PLN - 353 PLN
T411 PLN - 528 PLN

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