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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Mauritania

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Mauritania is 397 955 mi². This means that the area of Mauritania is 189% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
397 955 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Mauritania has a coastline of 468.5 mi.

1 484.5 mi
468.5 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 Mauritania is Nouakchott, where the population is 958 399.

3 562 170 ppl
958 399 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Mauritania is Kediet ej Jill, which rises to a height of 3 002 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
3 002 ft
Kediet ej Jill

Highest recorded temperature

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

-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria
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Society

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

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Mauritania is home to 4 649 658 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
4 649 658 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 64.9 years in Mauritania.

81.3 years
64.9 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 21 years in Mauritania.

47.8 years
21 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and 2.02% in Mauritania.

-0.21%
2.02%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 53.5% in Mauritania.

99.0%
53.5%

Language

In Germany, the main language is German, and in Mauritania the primary language is Arabic.

german
arabic

Religion

In Germany, the main religion is Christianity; in Mauritania, the main religion is Islam.

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Mauritania: 5 388 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 45/194
5 388 Int$
Ranking: 117/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Mauritania: Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRU).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
MRU
Mauritanian Ouguiya

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Germany: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Mauritania: 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, Mauritania 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; Mauritania - 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
Reconsider your need to travel
Level 3

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 - 96 USD
T129 USD - 166 USD
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