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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Ethiopia

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Ethiopia is 426 373 mi². This means that the area of Ethiopia is 209% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
426 373 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Ethiopia has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

1 484.5 mi
0.0 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 Ethiopia is Addis Ababa, where the population is 3 273 000.

3 562 170 ppl
3 273 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Ethiopia is Ras Dejen, which rises to a height of 14 928 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
14 928 ft
Ras Dejen

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 Ethiopia the highest temperature was 120°F and was recorded in Dallol.

104.4°F
Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg
120°F
Dallol

Lowest recorded temperature

In Germany, the lowest temperature ever measured was -50.6°F and was recorded in Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria, while in Ethiopia, the lowest temperature was 5°F and was recorded in Sanetti Plateau.

-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria
5°F
Sanetti Plateau

Society

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

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Ethiopia is home to 114 963 588 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
114 963 588 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 67.9 years in Ethiopia.

81.3 years
67.9 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 19.8 years in Ethiopia.

47.8 years
19.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and 2.5% in Ethiopia.

-0.21%
2.5%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 51.8% in Ethiopia.

99.0%
51.8%

Language

In Germany, the main language is German, and in Ethiopia the primary language is Amharic, Oromo.

german
amharic, oromo

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/179
864 000 ppl
Ranking: 50/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Ethiopia: 2 422 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 45/194
2 422 Int$
Ranking: 56/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Ethiopia: Ethiopian Birr (ETB).

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EUR
Euro
ETB
Ethiopian Birr

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Germany: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Ethiopia: 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, Ethiopia has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURETBUSD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Germany - May, June, July, August; Ethiopia - 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 Spain (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B73 EUR - 90 EUR
T121 EUR - 156 EUR
B31 EUR - 42 EUR
T50 EUR - 69 EUR

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