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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Iraq

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Iraq is 169 235 mi². This means that the area of Iraq is 22.74% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
169 235 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Iraq has a coastline of 36.0 mi.

1 484.5 mi
36.0 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 Iraq is Baghdad, where the population is 7 216 040.

3 562 170 ppl
7 216 040 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Iraq is Hasār-i Rōst, which rises to a height of 11 837 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
11 837 ft
Hasār-i Rōst

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 Iraq the highest temperature was 127.4°F and was recorded in Ali Air Base, Nasiriyah.

104.4°F
Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg
127.4°F
Ali Air Base, Nasiriyah

Lowest recorded temperature

In Germany, the lowest temperature ever measured was -50.6°F and was recorded in Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria, while in Iraq, the lowest temperature was 0.3°F and was recorded in Mosul, Ninawa Governorate.

-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria
0.3°F
Mosul, Ninawa Governorate

Society

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

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Iraq is home to 40 222 493 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
40 222 493 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 72.9 years in Iraq.

81.3 years
72.9 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 21.2 years in Iraq.

47.8 years
21.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and 2.06% in Iraq.

-0.21%
2.06%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 85.6% in Iraq.

99.0%
85.6%

Language

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

german
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Iraq: 9 503 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 45/194
9 503 Int$
Ranking: 81/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Iraq: Iraqi Dinar (IQD).

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EUR
Euro
IQD
Iraqi Dinar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Germany has right-hand traffic, Iraq 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; Iraq - March, April, November.

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
Do not travel
Level 4

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
B79 USD - 96 USD
T129 USD - 166 USD
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