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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Peru

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Peru is 496 225 mi². This means that the area of Peru is 260% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
496 225 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Peru has a coastline of 1 500.0 mi.

1 484.5 mi
1 500.0 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 Peru is Lima, where the population is 9 866 650.

3 562 170 ppl
9 866 650 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Peru is Huascarán, which rises to a height of 22 205 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
22 205 ft
Huascarán

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 Peru, the lowest temperature was -13.4°F and was recorded in Mazo Cruz, Puno Region.

-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria
-13.4°F
Mazo Cruz, Puno Region

Society

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

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Peru is home to 32 971 854 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
32 971 854 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 75.0 years in Peru.

81.3 years
75.0 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 29.1 years in Peru.

47.8 years
29.1 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and 0.88% in Peru.

-0.21%
0.88%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 94.5% in Peru.

99.0%
94.5%

Language

In Germany, the main language is German, and in Peru the primary language is Spanish, Quechua.

german
spanish, quechua

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 7/174
3 456 000 ppl
Ranking: 57/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Peru: 11 874 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 19/194
11 874 Int$
Ranking: 110/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Peru: Nuevo Sol (PEN).

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EUR
Euro
PEN
Nuevo Sol

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Germany: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Peru: frequency and voltage are 220V 60 Hz (plug type: A, C).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
220V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, C

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURUSDPEN

Best months to visit

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

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 France (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
B70 EUR - 84 EUR
T129 EUR - 162 EUR
B32 EUR - 42 EUR
T69 EUR - 101 EUR

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