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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Portugal

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Portugal is 35 556 mi². This means that the area of Germany is 288% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
35 556 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Portugal has a coastline of 1 114.1 mi.

1 484.5 mi
1 114.1 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 Portugal is Lisbon, where the population is 545 245.

3 562 170 ppl
545 245 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Portugal is Ponta do Pico on Pico Island, which rises to a height of 7 713 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
7 713 ft
Ponta do Pico on Pico Island

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 Portugal the highest temperature was 117.3°F and was recorded in Amareleja, Beja.

104.4°F
Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg
117.3°F
Amareleja, Beja

Lowest recorded temperature

In Germany, the lowest temperature ever measured was -50.6°F and was recorded in Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria, while in Portugal, the lowest temperature was 3.2°F and was recorded in Penhas da Saúde, Covilhã Municipality Miranda do Douro.

-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria
3.2°F
Penhas da Saúde, Covilhã Municipality Miranda do Douro

Society

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

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Portugal is home to 10 196 709 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
10 196 709 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 81.3 years in Portugal.

81.3 years
81.3 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 44.6 years in Portugal.

47.8 years
44.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and -0.23% in Portugal.

-0.21%
-0.23%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 96.1% in Portugal.

99.0%
96.1%

Language

In Germany, the main language is German, and in Portugal the primary language is Portuguese.

german
portuguese

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/179
9 957 000 ppl
Ranking: 131/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Portugal: 34 091 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 45/194
34 091 Int$
Ranking: 142/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Portugal: Euro (EUR).

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Euro
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Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Germany has right-hand traffic, Portugal 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; Portugal - 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 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.
Visa not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B79 USD - 96 USD
T130 USD - 167 USD
B56 USD - 69 USD
T95 USD - 126 USD

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