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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Slovakia

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Slovakia is 18 933 mi². This means that the area of Germany is 628% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
18 933 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Slovakia has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

1 484.5 mi
0.0 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 Slovakia is Bratislava, where the population is 417 389.

3 562 170 ppl
417 389 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Slovakia is Gerlach Peak, which rises to a height of 8 711 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
8 711 ft
Gerlach Peak

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 Slovakia, the lowest temperature was -41.8°F and was recorded in Vígľaš-Pstruša.

-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria
-41.8°F
Vígľaš-Pstruša

Society

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

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Slovakia is home to 5 459 642 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
5 459 642 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 78.1 years in Slovakia.

81.3 years
78.1 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 41.8 years in Slovakia.

47.8 years
41.8 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and -0.08% in Slovakia.

-0.21%
-0.08%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 99.6% in Slovakia.

99.0%
99.6%

Language

In Germany, the main language is German, and in Slovakia the primary language is Slovak.

german
slovak

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/179
1 721 000 ppl
Ranking: 146/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Slovakia: 32 015 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 45/194
32 015 Int$
Ranking: 157/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Slovakia: Euro (EUR).

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EUR
Euro
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Germany has right-hand traffic, Slovakia 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; Slovakia - May, 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)
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
B78 USD - 96 USD
T129 USD - 166 USD
B57 USD - 66 USD
T97 USD - 117 USD

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