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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Indonesia

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Indonesia is 735 358 mi². This means that the area of Indonesia is 433% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
735 358 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Indonesia has a coastline of 33 998.9 mi.

1 484.5 mi
33 998.9 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 Indonesia is Jakarta, where the population is 11 374 000.

3 562 170 ppl
11 374 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Indonesia is Puncak Jaya (Carstensz Pyramid), which rises to a height of 16 024 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
16 024 ft
Puncak Jaya (Carstensz Pyramid)

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 Indonesia the highest temperature was 103.1°F and was recorded in Semarang, Central Java & Jatiwangi, Cirebon, West Java.

104.4°F
Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg
103.1°F
Semarang, Central Java & Jatiwangi, Cirebon, West Java

Lowest recorded temperature

In Germany, the lowest temperature ever measured was -50.6°F and was recorded in Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria, while in Indonesia, the lowest temperature was 21.9°F and was recorded in Kertasarie Estate.

-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria
21.9°F
Kertasarie Estate

Society

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

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Indonesia is home to 273 523 615 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
273 523 615 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 72.8 years in Indonesia.

81.3 years
72.8 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 31.1 years in Indonesia.

47.8 years
31.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and 0.81% in Indonesia.

-0.21%
0.81%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 96.0% in Indonesia.

99.0%
96.0%

Language

In Germany, the main language is German, and in Indonesia the primary language is Indonesian.

german
indonesian

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/179
10 407 000 ppl
Ranking: 70/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Indonesia: 12 068 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 45/194
12 068 Int$
Ranking: 77/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Indonesia: Rupiah (IDR).

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EUR
Euro
IDR
Rupiah

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Germany: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Indonesia: 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, Indonesia has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-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; Indonesia - May, June, July, August, September.

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 United States (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
B78 USD - 96 USD
T129 USD - 166 USD
B17 USD - 23 USD
T41 USD - 64 USD

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