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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Spain

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Spain is 195 365 mi². This means that the area of Spain is 41.69% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
195 365 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Spain has a coastline of 3 084.5 mi.

1 484.5 mi
3 084.5 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 Spain is Madrid, where the population is 3 165 240.

3 562 170 ppl
3 165 240 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Spain is Pico del Teide, which rises to a height of 12 198 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
12 198 ft
Pico del Teide

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 Spain the highest temperature was 117°F and was recorded in Murcia.

104.4°F
Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg
117°F
Murcia

Lowest recorded temperature

In Germany, the lowest temperature ever measured was -50.6°F and was recorded in Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria, while in Spain, the lowest temperature was -25.6°F and was recorded in Estany Gento.

-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria
-25.6°F
Estany Gento

Society

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

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Spain is home to 46 754 778 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
46 754 778 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 82.2 years in Spain.

81.3 years
82.2 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 43.9 years in Spain.

47.8 years
43.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and -0.03% in Spain.

-0.21%
-0.03%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 98.6% in Spain.

99.0%
98.6%

Language

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

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spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/179
68 215 000 ppl
Ranking: 49/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Spain: 38 343 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 45/194
38 343 Int$
Ranking: 55/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Spain: Euro (EUR).

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Euro
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Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Germany - May, June, July, August; Spain - May, 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 United States (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
B79 USD - 96 USD
T130 USD - 167 USD
B69 USD - 81 USD
T118 USD - 152 USD

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