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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Jamaica

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Jamaica is 4 244 mi². This means that the area of Germany is 3149% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
4 244 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Jamaica has a coastline of 635.0 mi.

1 484.5 mi
635.0 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 Jamaica is Kingston, where the population is 584 627.

3 562 170 ppl
584 627 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Jamaica is Blue Mountain Peak, which rises to a height of 7 402 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
7 402 ft
Blue Mountain Peak

Highest recorded temperature

104.4°F
Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg
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Lowest recorded temperature

-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria
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Society

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

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Jamaica is home to 2 961 167 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
2 961 167 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 75.5 years in Jamaica.

81.3 years
75.5 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 29.4 years in Jamaica.

47.8 years
29.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and 0.06% in Jamaica.

-0.21%
0.06%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 88.7% in Jamaica.

99.0%
88.7%

Language

In Germany, the main language is German, and in Jamaica the primary language is English.

german
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 7/174
2 123 000 ppl
Ranking: 69/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Jamaica: 9 238 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 19/194
9 238 Int$
Ranking: 121/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Jamaica: Jamaican Dollar (JMD).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
JMD
Jamaican Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Germany: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Jamaica: frequency and voltage are 110V 50 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
110V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Germany has right-hand traffic, Jamaica 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; Jamaica - January, February, March.

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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B74 USD - 91 USD
T128 USD - 165 USD
B67 USD - 83 USD
T125 USD - 159 USD

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