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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Chile

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Chile is 291 933 mi². This means that the area of Chile is 112% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
291 933 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Chile has a coastline of 3 998.5 mi.

1 484.5 mi
3 998.5 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 Chile is Santiago, where the population is 5 428 590.

3 562 170 ppl
5 428 590 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Chile is Ojos del Salado, which rises to a height of 22 615 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
22 615 ft
Ojos del Salado

Highest recorded temperature

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

In Germany, the lowest temperature ever measured was -50.6°F and was recorded in Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria, while in Chile, the lowest temperature was -34.6°F and was recorded in Coyhaique Alto, Aisén.

-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria
-34.6°F
Coyhaique Alto, Aisén

Society

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

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Chile is home to 19 116 201 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
19 116 201 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 79.6 years in Chile.

81.3 years
79.6 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 35.5 years in Chile.

47.8 years
35.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and 0.68% in Chile.

-0.21%
0.68%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 96.4% in Chile.

99.0%
96.4%

Language

In Germany, the main language is German, and in Chile the primary language is Spanish.

german
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/179
4 478 000 ppl
Ranking: 33/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Chile: 25 068 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 45/194
25 068 Int$
Ranking: 36/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Chile: Chilean Peso (CLP).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
CLP
Chilean Peso

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Germany has right-hand traffic, Chile 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; Chile - January, February, December.

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 France (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 - 89 EUR
T120 EUR - 155 EUR
B38 EUR - 48 EUR
T84 EUR - 109 EUR

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