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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Greenland

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Greenland is 836 330 mi². This means that the area of Greenland is 507% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
836 330 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Greenland has a coastline of 27 394.4 mi.

1 484.5 mi
27 394.4 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 Greenland is Nuuk, where the population is 16 454.

3 562 170 ppl
16 454 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Greenland is Gunnbjørn Fjeld, which rises to a height of 12 119 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
12 119 ft
Gunnbjørn Fjeld

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 Greenland the highest temperature was 78.6°F and was recorded in Maniitsoq.

104.4°F
Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg
78.6°F
Maniitsoq

Lowest recorded temperature

In Germany, the lowest temperature ever measured was -50.6°F and was recorded in Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria, while in Greenland, the lowest temperature was -87°F and was recorded in North Ice.

-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria
-87°F
North Ice

Society

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

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Greenland is home to 56 770 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
56 770 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 73.7 years in Greenland.

81.3 years
73.7 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 34.3 years in Greenland.

47.8 years
34.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and -0.01% in Greenland.

-0.21%
-0.01%

Literacy

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

99.0%
100.0%

Language

In Germany, the main language is German, and in Greenland the primary language is Kalaallisut.

german
kalaallisut

Religion

In Germany, the main religion is Christianity; in Greenland, 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

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 45/194
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Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Greenland: Danish Krone (DKK).

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EUR
Euro
DKK
Danish Krone

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Germany has right-hand traffic, Greenland 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; Greenland - 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

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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B78 USD - 96 USD
T129 USD - 166 USD
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