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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Tanzania

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Tanzania is 364 900 mi². This means that the area of Tanzania is 165% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
364 900 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Tanzania has a coastline of 884.8 mi.

1 484.5 mi
884.8 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 Tanzania is Dar es Salaam, where the population is 4 364 540.

3 562 170 ppl
4 364 540 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Tanzania is Kilimanjaro, which rises to a height of 19 341 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
19 341 ft
Kilimanjaro

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. Tanzania - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Tanzania is home to 59 734 218 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
59 734 218 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 69.9 years in Tanzania.

81.3 years
69.9 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 18.2 years in Tanzania.

47.8 years
18.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and 2.81% in Tanzania.

-0.21%
2.81%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 77.9% in Tanzania.

99.0%
77.9%

Language

In Germany, the main language is German, and in Tanzania the primary language is Swahili.

german
swahili

Religion

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

christianity
islam

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/179
1 104 000 ppl
Ranking: 164/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Tanzania: 2 780 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 45/194
2 780 Int$
Ranking: 179/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Tanzania: Tanzanian Shilling (TZS).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
TZS
Tanzanian Shilling

Practical information

Electricity

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

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: D, G

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

EURUSDTZS

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Germany - May, June, July, August; Tanzania - July, August, September.

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 France (Settings → Your Country)
Traveler's essential: With or Without a Visa?
Visa not required
A visa is not required.
Visa on arrival
A visa is required, but it is possible to obtain it at selected border crossing points (visa on arrival).

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B73 EUR - 90 EUR
T121 EUR - 156 EUR
B27 EUR - 36 EUR
T67 EUR - 88 EUR

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