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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Lesotho

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Lesotho is 11 720 mi². This means that the area of Germany is 1076% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
11 720 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Lesotho 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 Lesotho is Maseru, where the population is 267 559.

3 562 170 ppl
267 559 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Lesotho is Thabana Ntlenyana, which rises to a height of 11 424 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
11 424 ft
Thabana Ntlenyana

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 Lesotho, the lowest temperature was -4.7°F and was recorded in Letseng-la-Draai Mokhotlong District.

-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria
-4.7°F
Letseng-la-Draai Mokhotlong District

Society

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

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Lesotho is home to 2 142 249 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
2 142 249 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 58.9 years in Lesotho.

81.3 years
58.9 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 24.7 years in Lesotho.

47.8 years
24.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and 0.73% in Lesotho.

-0.21%
0.73%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 79.4% in Lesotho.

99.0%
79.4%

Language

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

german
english, sotho

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 7/174
1 082 000 ppl
Ranking: 104/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Lesotho: 2 443 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 19/194
2 443 Int$
Ranking: 172/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Lesotho: Rand (ZAR).

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EUR
Euro
ZAR
Rand

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Germany has right-hand traffic, Lesotho has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDZAREUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Germany - May, June, July, August; Lesotho - 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 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
B45 USD
T51 USD

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