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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Puerto Rico

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Puerto Rico is 3 515 mi². This means that the area of Germany is 3823% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
3 515 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Puerto Rico has a coastline of 311.3 mi.

1 484.5 mi
311.3 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 Puerto Rico is San Juan, where the population is 395 326.

3 562 170 ppl
395 326 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Puerto Rico is Cerro de Punta, which rises to a height of 4 390 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
4 390 ft
Cerro de Punta

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 Puerto Rico the highest temperature was 99°F and was recorded in Arecibo.

104.4°F
Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg
99°F
Arecibo

Lowest recorded temperature

In Germany, the lowest temperature ever measured was -50.6°F and was recorded in Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria, while in Puerto Rico, the lowest temperature was 39.9°F and was recorded in Adjuntas / Aibonito / Corozal.

-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria
39.9°F
Adjuntas / Aibonito / Corozal

Society

Germany vs. Puerto Rico - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Puerto Rico is home to 2 860 853 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
2 860 853 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 81.5 years in Puerto Rico.

81.3 years
81.5 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 43.6 years in Puerto Rico.

47.8 years
43.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and -1.46% in Puerto Rico.

-0.21%
-1.46%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 92.4% in Puerto Rico.

99.0%
92.4%

Language

In Germany, the main language is German, and in Puerto Rico the primary language is Spanish, English.

german
spanish, english

Religion

In Germany, the main religion is Christianity; in Puerto Rico, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/179
3 542 000 ppl
Ranking: 130/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Puerto Rico: 35 264 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 45/194
35 264 Int$
Ranking: 141/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Puerto Rico: US Dollar (USD).

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Euro
USD
US Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Germany: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Puerto Rico: frequency and voltage are 120V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
120V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Germany has right-hand traffic, Puerto Rico has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Germany - May, June, July, August; Puerto Rico - January, February, March, April.

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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of United States (Settings → Your Country)
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Visa not required
A visa is not required.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B79 USD - 96 USD
T129 USD - 166 USD
B103 USD - 126 USD
T153 USD - 203 USD

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