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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Uruguay

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Uruguay is 68 037 mi². This means that the area of Germany is 103% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
68 037 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Uruguay has a coastline of 410.1 mi.

1 484.5 mi
410.1 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 Uruguay is Montevideo, where the population is 1 344 420.

3 562 170 ppl
1 344 420 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Uruguay is Cerro Catedral, which rises to a height of 1 686 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
1 686 ft
Cerro Catedral

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 Uruguay the highest temperature was 111.2°F and was recorded in Paysandú, Paysandú Department.

104.4°F
Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg
111.2°F
Paysandú, Paysandú Department

Lowest recorded temperature

In Germany, the lowest temperature ever measured was -50.6°F and was recorded in Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria, while in Uruguay, the lowest temperature was 12.2°F and was recorded in Melo, Cerro Largo Department.

-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria
12.2°F
Melo, Cerro Largo Department

Society

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

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Uruguay is home to 3 473 730 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
3 473 730 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 78.2 years in Uruguay.

81.3 years
78.2 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 35.5 years in Uruguay.

47.8 years
35.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and 0.26% in Uruguay.

-0.21%
0.26%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 98.8% in Uruguay.

99.0%
98.8%

Language

In Germany, the main language is German, and in Uruguay the primary language is Spanish.

german
spanish

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 7/174
2 773 000 ppl
Ranking: 64/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Uruguay: 22 785 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 19/194
22 785 Int$
Ranking: 63/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Uruguay: Peso Uruguayo (UYU).

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EUR
Euro
UYU
Peso Uruguayo

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Germany has right-hand traffic, Uruguay 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; Uruguay - January, February, March, December.

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
B72 USD - 88 USD
T128 USD - 164 USD
B45 USD - 54 USD
T106 USD - 168 USD

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