Trek Zone

Country Facts:
Germany vs. Sri Lanka

Learn about the similarities and differences between Germany and Sri Lanka by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

Country #1
Country #2

Geography

Germany vs. Sri Lanka - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Sri Lanka is 25 332 mi². This means that the area of Germany is 444% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
25 332 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Sri Lanka has a coastline of 832.6 mi.

1 484.5 mi
832.6 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 Sri Lanka is Colombo, where the population is 752 993.

3 562 170 ppl
752 993 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Sri Lanka is Pidurutalagala (Mount Pedro), which rises to a height of 8 281 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
8 281 ft
Pidurutalagala (Mount Pedro)

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 Sri Lanka the highest temperature was 104.2°F and was recorded in Vavuniya.

104.4°F
Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg
104.2°F
Vavuniya

Lowest recorded temperature

In Germany, the lowest temperature ever measured was -50.6°F and was recorded in Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria, while in Sri Lanka, the lowest temperature was 27.1°F and was recorded in Nuwara Eliya.

-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria
27.1°F
Nuwara Eliya

Society

Germany vs. Sri Lanka - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Sri Lanka is home to 21 413 249 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
21 413 249 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 77.8 years in Sri Lanka.

81.3 years
77.8 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 33.7 years in Sri Lanka.

47.8 years
33.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and 0.63% in Sri Lanka.

-0.21%
0.63%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 92.3% in Sri Lanka.

99.0%
92.3%

Language

In Germany, the main language is German, and in Sri Lanka the primary language is Sinhala, Tamil.

german
sinhala, tamil

Religion

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

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/179
1 798 000 ppl
Ranking: 92/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Sri Lanka: 13 220 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 45/194
13 220 Int$
Ranking: 101/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Sri Lanka: Sri Lanka Rupee (LKR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
LKR
Sri Lanka Rupee

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Germany has right-hand traffic, Sri Lanka has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDLKREUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Germany - May, June, July, August; Sri Lanka - January, February, March, 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)
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
B21 USD - 27 USD
T48 USD - 65 USD

Countries Frequently Compared
(Country Facts)