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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Taiwan

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Taiwan is 13 974 mi². This means that the area of Germany is 887% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
13 974 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Taiwan has a coastline of 973.1 mi.

1 484.5 mi
973.1 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 Taiwan is New Taipei City, where the population is 3 966 820.

3 562 170 ppl
3 966 820 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Taiwan is Yu Shan, which rises to a height of 12 966 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
12 966 ft
Yu Shan

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 Taiwan the highest temperature was 104.4°F and was recorded in Taitung County.

104.4°F
Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg
104.4°F
Taitung County

Lowest recorded temperature

-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria
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Society

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

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Taiwan is home to 23 816 775 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
23 816 775 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 81.0 years in Taiwan.

81.3 years
81.0 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 42.3 years in Taiwan.

47.8 years
42.3 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and 0.04% in Taiwan.

-0.21%
0.04%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 98.5% in Taiwan.

99.0%
98.5%

Language

In Germany, the main language is German, and in Taiwan the primary language is Chinese.

german
chinese

Religion

In Germany, the main religion is Christianity; in Taiwan, the main religion is Buddhism.

christianity
buddhism

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 7/174
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Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Taiwan: 55 078 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 19/194
55 078 Int$
Ranking: 17/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Taiwan: New Taiwan Dollar (TWD).

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EUR
Euro
TWD
New Taiwan Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Germany: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Taiwan: frequency and voltage are 110V 60 Hz (plug type: A, B).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
110V 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B

Driving side

Germany has right-hand traffic, Taiwan 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; Taiwan - April, May, June, 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.
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Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B75 USD - 93 USD
T136 USD - 175 USD
B45 USD - 56 USD
T89 USD - 108 USD

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