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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Ukraine

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Ukraine is 233 013 mi². This means that the area of Ukraine is 68.99% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
233 013 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Ukraine has a coastline of 1 728.7 mi.

1 484.5 mi
1 728.7 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 Ukraine is Kiev, where the population is 2 847 200.

3 562 170 ppl
2 847 200 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Ukraine is Hora Hoverla, which rises to a height of 6 762 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
6 762 ft
Hora Hoverla

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 Ukraine the highest temperature was 107.6°F and was recorded in Luhansk.

104.4°F
Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg
107.6°F
Luhansk

Lowest recorded temperature

In Germany, the lowest temperature ever measured was -50.6°F and was recorded in Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria, while in Ukraine, the lowest temperature was -43.4°F and was recorded in Luhansk.

-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria
-43.4°F
Luhansk

Society

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

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Ukraine is home to 43 733 762 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
43 733 762 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 73.2 years in Ukraine.

81.3 years
73.2 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 41.2 years in Ukraine.

47.8 years
41.2 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and -0.49% in Ukraine.

-0.21%
-0.49%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 99.8% in Ukraine.

99.0%
99.8%

Language

In Germany, the main language is German, and in Ukraine the primary language is Ukrainian.

german
ukrainian

Religion

In Germany, the main religion is Christianity; in Ukraine, the main religion is Christianity.

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/179
12 428 000 ppl
Ranking: 165/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Ukraine: 13 057 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 45/194
13 057 Int$
Ranking: 180/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Ukraine: Hryvnia (UAH).

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EUR
Euro
UAH
Hryvnia

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Germany has right-hand traffic, Ukraine 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; Ukraine - July, August.

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.
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
T130 USD - 167 USD
B17 USD - 22 USD
T42 USD - 61 USD

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