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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Suriname

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Suriname is 63 251 mi². This means that the area of Germany is 118% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
63 251 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Suriname has a coastline of 239.8 mi.

1 484.5 mi
239.8 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 Suriname is Paramaribo, where the population is 240 924.

3 562 170 ppl
240 924 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Suriname is Juliana Top, which rises to a height of 4 035 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
4 035 ft
Juliana Top

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. Suriname - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Suriname is home to 586 632 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
586 632 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 73.6 years in Suriname.

81.3 years
73.6 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 31 years in Suriname.

47.8 years
31 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and 0.91% in Suriname.

-0.21%
0.91%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 94.4% in Suriname.

99.0%
94.4%

Language

In Germany, the main language is German, and in Suriname the primary language is Dutch.

german
dutch

Religion

In Germany, the main religion is Christianity; in Suriname, the main religion is Hinduism.

christianity
hinduism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/179
228 000 ppl
Ranking: 150/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Suriname: 16 729 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 45/194
16 729 Int$
Ranking: 161/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Suriname: Surinam Dollar (SRD).

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EUR
Euro
SRD
Surinam Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Germany: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Suriname: frequency and voltage are 127V / 230V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B, C, F).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
127V / 230V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B, C, F

Driving side

Germany has right-hand traffic, Suriname has left-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
left-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; Suriname - August, September, October, November.

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
B33 USD - 44 USD
T126 USD - 147 USD

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