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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Malawi

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Malawi is 45 747 mi². This means that the area of Germany is 201% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
45 747 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Malawi 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 Malawi is Lilongwe, where the population is 1 077 120.

3 562 170 ppl
1 077 120 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Malawi is Mount Mulanje, which rises to a height of 9 849 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
9 849 ft
Mount Mulanje

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. Malawi - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Malawi is home to 19 129 952 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
19 129 952 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 72.2 years in Malawi.

81.3 years
72.2 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 16.8 years in Malawi.

47.8 years
16.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and 2.39% in Malawi.

-0.21%
2.39%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 62.1% in Malawi.

99.0%
62.1%

Language

In Germany, the main language is German, and in Malawi the primary language is English, Nyanja.

german
english, nyanja

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 7/174
805 000 ppl
Ranking: 113/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Malawi: 1 591 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 19/194
1 591 Int$
Ranking: 186/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Malawi: Kwacha (MWK).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
MWK
Kwacha

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEURMWK

Best months to visit

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

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
B74 USD - 91 USD
T128 USD - 165 USD
B46 USD - 53 USD
T66 USD - 92 USD

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