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Country Facts:
Germany vs. India

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of India is 1 269 219 mi². This means that the area of India is 821% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
1 269 219 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while India has a coastline of 4 349.6 mi.

1 484.5 mi
4 349.6 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 India is Mumbai, where the population is 12 478 400.

3 562 170 ppl
12 478 400 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in India is Kangchenjunga, which rises to a height of 28 169 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
28 169 ft
Kangchenjunga

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 India the highest temperature was 123.8°F and was recorded in Phalodi, Rajasthan.

104.4°F
Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg
123.8°F
Phalodi, Rajasthan

Lowest recorded temperature

In Germany, the lowest temperature ever measured was -50.6°F and was recorded in Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria, while in India, the lowest temperature was -29.2°F and was recorded in Durbok, Jammu and Kashmir.

-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria
-29.2°F
Durbok, Jammu and Kashmir

Society

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

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while India is home to 1 380 004 385 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
1 380 004 385 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 70.0 years in India.

81.3 years
70.0 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 28.7 years in India.

47.8 years
28.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and 1.04% in India.

-0.21%
1.04%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 74.4% in India.

99.0%
74.4%

Language

In Germany, the main language is German, and in India the primary language is Hindi.

german
hindi

Religion

In Germany, the main religion is Christianity; in India, the main religion is Hinduism.

christianity
hinduism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 7/174
13 284 000 ppl
Ranking: 20/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. India: 6 502 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 19/194
6 502 Int$
Ranking: 133/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). India: Indian Rupee (INR).

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Euro
INR
Indian Rupee

Practical information

Electricity

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

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, D, M

Driving side

Germany has right-hand traffic, India 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; India - January, February, March, 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 United States (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa obtained online
A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B71 USD - 88 USD
T128 USD - 164 USD
B23 USD - 31 USD
T47 USD - 66 USD

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