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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Eritrea

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Eritrea is 45 406 mi². This means that the area of Germany is 204% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
45 406 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Eritrea has a coastline of 1 388.1 mi.

1 484.5 mi
1 388.1 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 Eritrea is Asmara, where the population is 649 707.

3 562 170 ppl
649 707 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Eritrea is Emba Soira, which rises to a height of 9 902 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
9 902 ft
Emba Soira

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. Eritrea - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Eritrea is home to 3 546 421 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
3 546 421 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 66.5 years in Eritrea.

81.3 years
66.5 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 20.3 years in Eritrea.

47.8 years
20.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and 0.98% in Eritrea.

-0.21%
0.98%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 76.6% in Eritrea.

99.0%
76.6%

Language

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

german
arabic, tigrinya

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Eritrea: 1 626 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 45/194
1 626 Int$
Ranking: 54/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Eritrea: Nakfa (ERN).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
ERN
Nakfa

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURUSDERN

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Germany - May, June, July, August; Eritrea - January, February, November, 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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

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 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
B73 EUR - 90 EUR
T121 EUR - 156 EUR
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