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Country Facts:
Germany vs. North Korea

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of North Korea is 46 540 mi². This means that the area of Germany is 196% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
46 540 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while North Korea has a coastline of 1 550.3 mi.

1 484.5 mi
1 550.3 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 North Korea is Pyongyang, where the population is 2 514 690.

3 562 170 ppl
2 514 690 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in North Korea is Paektu-san, which rises to a height of 9 003 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
9 003 ft
Paektu-san

Highest recorded temperature

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

In Germany, the lowest temperature ever measured was -50.6°F and was recorded in Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria, while in North Korea, the lowest temperature was -46.5°F and was recorded in Chunggangjin.

-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria
-46.5°F
Chunggangjin

Society

Germany vs. North Korea - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while North Korea is home to 25 778 816 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
25 778 816 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 71.7 years in North Korea.

81.3 years
71.7 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 34.6 years in North Korea.

47.8 years
34.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and 0.49% in North Korea.

-0.21%
0.49%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 100.0% in North Korea.

99.0%
100.0%

Language

In Germany, the main language is German, and in North Korea the primary language is Korean.

german
korean

Religion

christianity
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Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 45/194
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Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). North Korea: North Korean Won (KPW).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
KPW
North Korean Won

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Germany: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in North Korea: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C

Driving side

Germany has right-hand traffic, North Korea has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURKPW

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Germany - May, June, July, August; North Korea - June, July, August, September.

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 required
A visa is required, it must be obtained at the embassy or at the appropriate consular office.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B79 USD - 96 USD
T130 USD - 167 USD
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