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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Jordan

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Jordan is 34 495 mi². This means that the area of Germany is 300% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
34 495 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Jordan has a coastline of 16.2 mi.

1 484.5 mi
16.2 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 Jordan is Amman, where the population is 1 919 000.

3 562 170 ppl
1 919 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Jordan is Jabal Umm ad Dami, which rises to a height of 6 083 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
6 083 ft
Jabal Umm ad Dami

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. Jordan - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Jordan is home to 10 203 134 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
10 203 134 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 75.8 years in Jordan.

81.3 years
75.8 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 23.5 years in Jordan.

47.8 years
23.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and 0.82% in Jordan.

-0.21%
0.82%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 98.2% in Jordan.

99.0%
98.2%

Language

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

german
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/179
3 761 000 ppl
Ranking: 78/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Jordan: 10 351 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 45/194
10 351 Int$
Ranking: 86/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Jordan: Jordanian Dinar (JOD).

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EUR
Euro
JOD
Jordanian Dinar

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Germany has right-hand traffic, Jordan 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; Jordan - March, April, October, 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
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 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
T130 USD - 167 USD
B44 USD - 53 USD
T87 USD - 115 USD

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