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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Madagascar

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Madagascar is 226 658 mi². This means that the area of Madagascar is 64.39% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
226 658 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Madagascar has a coastline of 3 000.0 mi.

1 484.5 mi
3 000.0 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 Madagascar is Antananarivo, where the population is 1 849 000.

3 562 170 ppl
1 849 000 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Madagascar is Maromokotro, which rises to a height of 9 436 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
9 436 ft
Maromokotro

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 Madagascar the highest temperature was 110.5°F and was recorded in Ejeda.

104.4°F
Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg
110.5°F
Ejeda

Lowest recorded temperature

In Germany, the lowest temperature ever measured was -50.6°F and was recorded in Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria, while in Madagascar, the lowest temperature was 12.2°F and was recorded in Mount Andringitra.

-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria
12.2°F
Mount Andringitra

Society

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

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Madagascar is home to 27 691 018 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
27 691 018 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 67.9 years in Madagascar.

81.3 years
67.9 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 20.3 years in Madagascar.

47.8 years
20.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and 2.31% in Madagascar.

-0.21%
2.31%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 76.7% in Madagascar.

99.0%
76.7%

Language

In Germany, the main language is German, and in Madagascar the primary language is Malagasy, French.

german
malagasy, french

Religion

In Germany, the main religion is Christianity; in Madagascar, the main religion is Indigenous Traditional Religions.

christianity
indigenous traditional religions

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/179
244 000 ppl
Ranking: 101/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Madagascar: 1 544 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 45/194
1 544 Int$
Ranking: 111/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Madagascar: Malagasy Ariary (MGA).

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EUR
Euro
MGA
Malagasy Ariary

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Germany has right-hand traffic, Madagascar has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDMGAEUR

Best months to visit

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

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
B78 USD - 95 USD
T129 USD - 166 USD
B33 USD - 41 USD
T52 USD - 77 USD

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