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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Romania

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Romania is 92 043 mi². This means that the area of Germany is 49.8% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
92 043 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Romania has a coastline of 139.8 mi.

1 484.5 mi
139.8 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 Romania is Bucharest, where the population is 1 883 420.

3 562 170 ppl
1 883 420 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Romania is Moldoveanu, which rises to a height of 8 346 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
8 346 ft
Moldoveanu

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 Romania the highest temperature was 112.1°F and was recorded in Ion Sion, Brăila County.

104.4°F
Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg
112.1°F
Ion Sion, Brăila County

Lowest recorded temperature

In Germany, the lowest temperature ever measured was -50.6°F and was recorded in Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria, while in Romania, the lowest temperature was -37.3°F and was recorded in Bod, Braşov County.

-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria
-37.3°F
Bod, Braşov County

Society

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

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Romania is home to 19 237 691 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
19 237 691 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 76.3 years in Romania.

81.3 years
76.3 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 42.5 years in Romania.

47.8 years
42.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and -0.38% in Romania.

-0.21%
-0.38%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 98.8% in Romania.

99.0%
98.8%

Language

In Germany, the main language is German, and in Romania the primary language is Romanian.

german
romanian

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/179
9 331 000 ppl
Ranking: 135/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Romania: 31 946 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 45/194
31 946 Int$
Ranking: 146/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Romania: New Romanian Leu (RON).

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EUR
Euro
RON
New Romanian Leu

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Germany: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Romania: 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, Romania 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; Romania - 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
B41 USD - 53 USD
T79 USD - 110 USD

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