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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Croatia

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Croatia is 21 851 mi². This means that the area of Germany is 531% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
21 851 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Croatia has a coastline of 4 578.3 mi.

1 484.5 mi
4 578.3 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 Croatia is Zagreb, where the population is 790 017.

3 562 170 ppl
790 017 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Croatia is Dinara, which rises to a height of 6 276 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
6 276 ft
Dinara

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 Croatia the highest temperature was 109°F and was recorded in Ploče.

104.4°F
Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg
109°F
Ploče

Lowest recorded temperature

In Germany, the lowest temperature ever measured was -50.6°F and was recorded in Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria, while in Croatia, the lowest temperature was -31.9°F and was recorded in Čakovec.

-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria
-31.9°F
Čakovec

Society

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

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Croatia is home to 4 105 267 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
4 105 267 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 77.0 years in Croatia.

81.3 years
77.0 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 43.9 years in Croatia.

47.8 years
43.9 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and -0.48% in Croatia.

-0.21%
-0.48%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 99.3% in Croatia.

99.0%
99.3%

Language

In Germany, the main language is German, and in Croatia the primary language is Croatian.

german
croatian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/179
12 683 000 ppl
Ranking: 67/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Croatia: 29 134 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 45/194
29 134 Int$
Ranking: 74/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Croatia: 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 Croatia: 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, Croatia 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; Croatia - 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)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
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
T130 USD - 167 USD
B72 USD - 87 USD
T109 USD - 143 USD

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