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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Syria

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Syria is 71 498 mi². This means that the area of Germany is 92.85% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
71 498 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Syria has a coastline of 119.9 mi.

1 484.5 mi
119.9 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 Syria is Aleppo, where the population is 2 132 100.

3 562 170 ppl
2 132 100 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Syria is Jabal al-Druze (Jabal al-Arab), which rises to a height of 5 915 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
5 915 ft
Jabal al-Druze (Jabal al-Arab)

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. Syria - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Syria is home to 17 500 658 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
17 500 658 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 74.0 years in Syria.

81.3 years
74.0 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 23.5 years in Syria.

47.8 years
23.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and -9.73% in Syria.

-0.21%
-9.73%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 86.4% in Syria.

99.0%
86.4%

Language

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

german
arabic

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/179
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Economy

GDP per capita

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 45/194
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Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Syria: Syrian Pound (SYP).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
SYP
Syrian Pound

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Germany: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Syria: frequency and voltage are 220V 50 Hz (plug type: C, E, L).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
220V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, E, L

Driving side

Germany has right-hand traffic, Syria has right-hand traffic.

right-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDSYPEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Germany - May, June, July, August; Syria - April, 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
Do not travel
Level 4

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.
Admission refused or travel restricted
No permission to enter the country or very limited travel possibilities.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B78 USD - 96 USD
T129 USD - 167 USD
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