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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Finland

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Finland is 130 666 mi². This means that the area of Germany is 5.52% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
130 666 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Finland has a coastline of 776.7 mi.

1 484.5 mi
776.7 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 Finland is Helsinki, where the population is 626 305.

3 562 170 ppl
626 305 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Finland is Halti, which rises to a height of 4 344 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
4 344 ft
Halti

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 Finland the highest temperature was 99°F and was recorded in Liperi.

104.4°F
Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg
99°F
Liperi

Lowest recorded temperature

In Germany, the lowest temperature ever measured was -50.6°F and was recorded in Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria, while in Finland, the lowest temperature was -60.7°F and was recorded in Kittilä, Lapland.

-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria
-60.7°F
Kittilä, Lapland

Society

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

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Finland is home to 5 540 720 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
5 540 720 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 81.6 years in Finland.

81.3 years
81.6 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 42.8 years in Finland.

47.8 years
42.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and 0.26% in Finland.

-0.21%
0.26%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 100.0% in Finland.

99.0%
100.0%

Language

In Germany, the main language is German, and in Finland the primary language is Finnish, Swedish.

german
finnish, swedish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/179
2 622 000 ppl
Ranking: 51/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Finland: 50 811 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 45/194
50 811 Int$
Ranking: 57/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Finland: Euro (EUR).

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Euro
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Germany: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Finland: 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, Finland 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; Finland - June, July, August.

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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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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
T129 USD - 166 USD
B80 USD - 93 USD
T155 USD - 198 USD

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