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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Senegal

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Senegal is 75 955 mi². This means that the area of Germany is 81.53% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
75 955 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Senegal has a coastline of 329.9 mi.

1 484.5 mi
329.9 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 Senegal is Dakar, where the population is 2 396 800.

3 562 170 ppl
2 396 800 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Senegal is unnamed feature near Nepen Diakha, which rises to a height of 1 906 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
1 906 ft
unnamed feature near Nepen Diakha

Highest recorded temperature

104.4°F
Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg
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Lowest recorded temperature

-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria
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Society

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

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Senegal is home to 16 743 927 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
16 743 927 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 63.8 years in Senegal.

81.3 years
63.8 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 19.4 years in Senegal.

47.8 years
19.4 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and 2.25% in Senegal.

-0.21%
2.25%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 51.9% in Senegal.

99.0%
51.9%

Language

In Germany, the main language is German, and in Senegal the primary language is French.

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french

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/179
1 006 600 ppl
Ranking: 149/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Senegal: 3 502 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 45/194
3 502 Int$
Ranking: 160/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Senegal: CFA Franc BCEAO (XOF).

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EUR
Euro
XOF
CFA Franc BCEAO

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Germany has right-hand traffic, Senegal 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; Senegal - January, February, 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 a high degree of caution
Level 2

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
B51 USD - 67 USD
T95 USD - 133 USD

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