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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Maldives

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Maldives is 116 mi². This means that the area of Germany is 118764% larger.

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

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Maldives has a coastline of 400.2 mi.

1 484.5 mi
400.2 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 Maldives is Malé, where the population is 153 379.

3 562 170 ppl
153 379 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Maldives is unnamed location on Villingi, which rises to a height of 16 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
16 ft
unnamed location on Villingi

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 Maldives the highest temperature was 94.8°F and was recorded in Hanimaadhoo.

104.4°F
Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg
94.8°F
Hanimaadhoo

Lowest recorded temperature

In Germany, the lowest temperature ever measured was -50.6°F and was recorded in Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria, while in Maldives, the lowest temperature was 63°F and was recorded in Hulhulé Island.

-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria
63°F
Hulhulé Island

Society

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

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Maldives is home to 540 544 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
540 544 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 76.7 years in Maldives.

81.3 years
76.7 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 29.5 years in Maldives.

47.8 years
29.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and -0.12% in Maldives.

-0.21%
-0.12%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 97.7% in Maldives.

99.0%
97.7%

Language

In Germany, the main language is German, and in Maldives the primary language is Dhivehi.

german
dhivehi

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 7/174
1 234 000 ppl
Ranking: 95/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Maldives: 13 438 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 19/194
13 438 Int$
Ranking: 94/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Maldives: Rufiyaa (MVR).

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EUR
Euro
MVR
Rufiyaa

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Germany: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Maldives: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, D, G, J, K, L).

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURMVRUSD

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Germany - May, June, July, August; Maldives - 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 Spain (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
B69 EUR - 84 EUR
T124 EUR - 156 EUR
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