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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Israel

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Israel is 8 019 mi². This means that the area of Germany is 1619% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
8 019 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Israel has a coastline of 169.6 mi.

1 484.5 mi
169.6 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 Israel is Jerusalem, where the population is 890 428.

3 562 170 ppl
890 428 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Israel is Har Meron, which rises to a height of 3 963 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
3 963 ft
Har Meron

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 Israel the highest temperature was 129.2°F and was recorded in Tirat Tzvi.

104.4°F
Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg
129.2°F
Tirat Tzvi

Lowest recorded temperature

In Germany, the lowest temperature ever measured was -50.6°F and was recorded in Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria, while in Israel, the lowest temperature was 7.3°F and was recorded in Tel Hatanim.

-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria
7.3°F
Tel Hatanim

Society

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

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Israel is home to 8 655 535 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
8 655 535 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 83.2 years in Israel.

81.3 years
83.2 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 30.4 years in Israel.

47.8 years
30.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and 1.45% in Israel.

-0.21%
1.45%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 97.8% in Israel.

99.0%
97.8%

Language

In Germany, the main language is German, and in Israel the primary language is Hebrew, Arabic.

german
hebrew, arabic

Religion

In Germany, the main religion is Christianity; in Israel, the main religion is Judaism.

christianity
judaism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/179
2 799 000 ppl
Ranking: 72/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Israel: 42 391 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 45/194
42 391 Int$
Ranking: 79/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Israel: New Israeli Sheqel (ILS).

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EUR
Euro
ILS
New Israeli Sheqel

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Germany has right-hand traffic, Israel has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURUSDILS

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Germany - May, June, July, August; Israel - May, June, 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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

Visa requirements

For citizens of Spain (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
B73 EUR - 90 EUR
T121 EUR - 155 EUR
B94 EUR - 110 EUR
T138 EUR - 173 EUR

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