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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Laos

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Laos is 91 429 mi². This means that the area of Germany is 50.81% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
91 429 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Laos has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

1 484.5 mi
0.0 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 Laos is Vientiane, where the population is 783 000.

3 562 170 ppl
783 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Laos is Phou Bia, which rises to a height of 9 242 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
9 242 ft
Phou Bia

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 Laos the highest temperature was 108.1°F and was recorded in Seno.

104.4°F
Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg
108.1°F
Seno

Lowest recorded temperature

In Germany, the lowest temperature ever measured was -50.6°F and was recorded in Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria, while in Laos, the lowest temperature was 26.1°F and was recorded in Xiang Khoang Plat..

-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria
26.1°F
Xiang Khoang Plat.

Society

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

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Laos is home to 7 275 560 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
7 275 560 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 66.0 years in Laos.

81.3 years
66.0 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 24 years in Laos.

47.8 years
24 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and 1.46% in Laos.

-0.21%
1.46%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 84.7% in Laos.

99.0%
84.7%

Language

In Germany, the main language is German, and in Laos the primary language is Lao.

german
lao

Religion

In Germany, the main religion is Christianity; in Laos, the main religion is Buddhism.

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/179
3 543 000 ppl
Ranking: 88/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Laos: 8 236 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 45/194
8 236 Int$
Ranking: 98/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Laos: Kip (LAK).

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EUR
Euro
LAK
Kip

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Germany has right-hand traffic, Laos 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; Laos - January, February, March, November, December.

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)
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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
B21 USD
T54 USD

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