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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Italy

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Italy is 116 346 mi². This means that the area of Germany is 18.51% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
116 346 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Italy has a coastline of 4 722.4 mi.

1 484.5 mi
4 722.4 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 Italy is Rome, where the population is 2 869 460.

3 562 170 ppl
2 869 460 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Italy is Monte Bianco, which rises to a height of 15 781 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
15 781 ft
Monte Bianco

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 Italy the highest temperature was 119.3°F and was recorded in Catenanuova, Sicily.

104.4°F
Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg
119.3°F
Catenanuova, Sicily

Lowest recorded temperature

In Germany, the lowest temperature ever measured was -50.6°F and was recorded in Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria, while in Italy, the lowest temperature was -57.3°F and was recorded in Busa Fradusta, Pale di San Martino.

-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria
-57.3°F
Busa Fradusta, Pale di San Martino

Society

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

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Italy is home to 60 461 826 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
60 461 826 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 82.7 years in Italy.

81.3 years
82.7 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 46.5 years in Italy.

47.8 years
46.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and 0.09% in Italy.

-0.21%
0.09%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 99.2% in Italy.

99.0%
99.2%

Language

In Germany, the main language is German, and in Italy the primary language is Italian.

german
italian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/179
50 732 000 ppl
Ranking: 76/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Italy: 41 890 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 45/194
41 890 Int$
Ranking: 84/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Italy: Euro (EUR).

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Euro
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Germany - May, June, July, August; Italy - 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

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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
B77 EUR - 97 EUR
T126 EUR - 153 EUR

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