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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Qatar

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Qatar is 4 473 mi². This means that the area of Germany is 2983% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
4 473 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Qatar has a coastline of 349.8 mi.

1 484.5 mi
349.8 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 Qatar is Doha, where the population is 1 312 950.

3 562 170 ppl
1 312 950 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Qatar is Hazm al Mashabiyah, which rises to a height of 312 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
312 ft
Hazm al Mashabiyah

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 Qatar the highest temperature was 122.7°F and was recorded in Doha.

104.4°F
Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg
122.7°F
Doha

Lowest recorded temperature

-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria
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Society

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

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Qatar is home to 2 881 053 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
2 881 053 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 79.6 years in Qatar.

81.3 years
79.6 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 33.7 years in Qatar.

47.8 years
33.7 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and 1.23% in Qatar.

-0.21%
1.23%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 93.5% in Qatar.

99.0%
93.5%

Language

In Germany, the main language is German, and in Qatar the primary language is Arabic.

german
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/179
2 929 800 ppl
Ranking: 134/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Qatar: 89 935 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 45/194
89 935 Int$
Ranking: 145/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Qatar: Qatari Rial (QAR).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
QAR
Qatari Rial

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Germany: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Qatar: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: G

Driving side

Germany has right-hand traffic, Qatar 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; Qatar - January, February, March, November, 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 normal safety precautions
Level 1

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 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
T129 USD - 166 USD
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