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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Equatorial Guinea

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Equatorial Guinea is 10 831 mi². This means that the area of Germany is 1173% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
10 831 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Equatorial Guinea has a coastline of 183.9 mi.

1 484.5 mi
183.9 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 Equatorial Guinea is Bata, where the population is 250 770.

3 562 170 ppl
250 770 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Equatorial Guinea is Pico Basile on Bioko, which rises to a height of 9 879 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
9 879 ft
Pico Basile on Bioko

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. Equatorial Guinea - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Equatorial Guinea is home to 1 402 985 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
1 402 985 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 66.4 years in Equatorial Guinea.

81.3 years
66.4 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 20.3 years in Equatorial Guinea.

47.8 years
20.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and 2.29% in Equatorial Guinea.

-0.21%
2.29%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 95.3% in Equatorial Guinea.

99.0%
95.3%

Language

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

german
spanish

Religion

In Germany, the main religion is Christianity; in Equatorial Guinea, 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

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Equatorial Guinea: 17 934 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 45/194
17 934 Int$
Ranking: 68/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Equatorial Guinea: CFA Franc BEAC (XAF).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
XAF
CFA Franc BEAC

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Germany: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Equatorial Guinea: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E

Driving side

Germany has right-hand traffic, Equatorial Guinea has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURUSDXAF

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Germany - May, June, July, August; Equatorial Guinea - 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 France (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
B73 EUR - 90 EUR
T121 EUR - 155 EUR
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