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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Ghana

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Ghana is 92 098 mi². This means that the area of Germany is 49.71% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
92 098 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Ghana has a coastline of 334.9 mi.

1 484.5 mi
334.9 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 Ghana is Accra, where the population is 2 291 350.

3 562 170 ppl
2 291 350 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Ghana is Mount Afadjato, which rises to a height of 2 904 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
2 904 ft
Mount Afadjato

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. Ghana - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Ghana is home to 31 072 940 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
31 072 940 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 69.0 years in Ghana.

81.3 years
69.0 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 21.4 years in Ghana.

47.8 years
21.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and 2.26% in Ghana.

-0.21%
2.26%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 79.0% in Ghana.

99.0%
79.0%

Language

In Germany, the main language is German, and in Ghana the primary language is English.

german
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 7/174
897 000 ppl
Ranking: 108/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Ghana: 5 742 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 19/194
5 742 Int$
Ranking: 138/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Ghana: Ghana Cedi (GHS).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
GHS
Ghana Cedi

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Germany has right-hand traffic, Ghana 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; Ghana - January, February, 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
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 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
B74 USD - 91 USD
T128 USD - 165 USD
B36 USD - 46 USD
T54 USD - 72 USD

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