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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Vatican

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Vatican is 0.19 mi². This means that the area of Germany is 72569374% larger.

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

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Vatican has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

1 484.5 mi
0.0 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 Vatican is Vatican City, where the population is 839.

3 562 170 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Vatican is unnamed location, which rises to a height of 246 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
246 ft
unnamed location

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. Vatican - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Vatican is home to 801 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
801 ppl

Life expectancy

81.3 years
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Average age

47.8 years
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Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and 0% in Vatican.

-0.21%
0%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 99.0% in Vatican.

99.0%
99.0%

Language

In Germany, the main language is German, and in Vatican the primary language is Italian, Latin.

german
italian, latin

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

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). Vatican: Euro (EUR).

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Euro
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Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

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

Driving side

Germany has right-hand traffic, Vatican 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; Vatican - April, May, June, July, August, September, October.

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

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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
B317 PLN - 388 PLN
T522 PLN - 671 PLN
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