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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Hungary

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Hungary is 35 918 mi². This means that the area of Germany is 284% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
35 918 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Hungary has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

1 484.5 mi
0.0 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 Hungary is Budapest, where the population is 1 744 660.

3 562 170 ppl
1 744 660 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Hungary is Kékes, which rises to a height of 3 327 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
3 327 ft
Kékes

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 Hungary the highest temperature was 107.4°F and was recorded in Kiskunhalas.

104.4°F
Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg
107.4°F
Kiskunhalas

Lowest recorded temperature

In Germany, the lowest temperature ever measured was -50.6°F and was recorded in Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria, while in Hungary, the lowest temperature was -31°F and was recorded in Görömbölytapolca.

-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria
-31°F
Görömbölytapolca

Society

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

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Hungary is home to 9 660 351 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
9 660 351 ppl

Life expectancy

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

81.3 years
77.0 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 43.6 years in Hungary.

47.8 years
43.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and -0.29% in Hungary.

-0.21%
-0.29%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 99.1% in Hungary.

99.0%
99.1%

Language

In Germany, the main language is German, and in Hungary the primary language is Hungarian.

german
hungarian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 7/174
4 929 000 ppl
Ranking: 48/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Hungary: 33 254 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 19/194
33 254 Int$
Ranking: 45/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Hungary: Forint (HUF).

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EUR
Euro
HUF
Forint

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Germany: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Hungary: 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, Hungary 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; Hungary - May, 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)
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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
B72 USD - 88 USD
T128 USD - 164 USD
B41 USD - 50 USD
T85 USD - 115 USD

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