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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Guinea Bissau

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Guinea Bissau is 13 948 mi². This means that the area of Germany is 889% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
13 948 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Guinea Bissau has a coastline of 217.5 mi.

1 484.5 mi
217.5 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 Guinea Bissau is Bissau, where the population is 395 954.

3 562 170 ppl
395 954 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Guinea Bissau is unnamed location in the northeast corner of the country, which rises to a height of 984 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
984 ft
unnamed location in the northeast corner of the country

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. Guinea Bissau - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Guinea Bissau is home to 1 968 001 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
1 968 001 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 63.3 years in Guinea Bissau.

81.3 years
63.3 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 18 years in Guinea Bissau.

47.8 years
18 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and 2.52% in Guinea Bissau.

-0.21%
2.52%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 59.9% in Guinea Bissau.

99.0%
59.9%

Language

In Germany, the main language is German, and in Guinea Bissau the primary language is Portuguese.

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portuguese

Religion

In Germany, the main religion is Christianity; in Guinea Bissau, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 7/174
43 800 ppl
Ranking: 166/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Guinea Bissau: 1 948 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 19/194
1 948 Int$
Ranking: 182/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Guinea Bissau: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF).

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EUR
Euro
XOF
CFA Franc BCEAO

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURXOFUSD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Germany - May, June, July, August; Guinea Bissau - 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 on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B69 EUR - 84 EUR
T128 EUR - 160 EUR
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