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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Egypt

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Egypt is 387 048 mi². This means that the area of Egypt is 181% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
387 048 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Egypt has a coastline of 1 522.4 mi.

1 484.5 mi
1 522.4 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 Egypt is Cairo, where the population is 10 230 400.

3 562 170 ppl
10 230 400 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Egypt is Mount Catherine, which rises to a height of 8 625 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
8 625 ft
Mount Catherine

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 Egypt the highest temperature was 122.5°F and was recorded in Kharga.

104.4°F
Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg
122.5°F
Kharga

Lowest recorded temperature

In Germany, the lowest temperature ever measured was -50.6°F and was recorded in Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria, while in Egypt, the lowest temperature was 18.1°F and was recorded in Al Nakhl.

-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria
18.1°F
Al Nakhl

Society

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

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Egypt is home to 102 334 404 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
102 334 404 ppl

Life expectancy

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

81.3 years
74.0 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 24.1 years in Egypt.

47.8 years
24.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and 2.17% in Egypt.

-0.21%
2.17%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 71.2% in Egypt.

99.0%
71.2%

Language

In Germany, the main language is German, and in Egypt the primary language is Arabic.

german
arabic

Religion

In Germany, the main religion is Christianity; in Egypt, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/179
9 139 000 ppl
Ranking: 48/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Egypt: 12 602 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 45/194
12 602 Int$
Ranking: 53/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Egypt: Egyptian Pound (EGP).

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EUR
Euro
EGP
Egyptian Pound

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Germany: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Egypt: 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, Egypt 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; Egypt - February, March, April, October, November.

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 United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B79 USD - 96 USD
T129 USD - 167 USD
B24 USD - 28 USD
T57 USD - 69 USD

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