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Country Facts:
Germany vs. Zimbabwe

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

Country area

The surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi², while the surface area of Zimbabwe is 150 872 mi². This means that the area of Zimbabwe is 9.42% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
137 882 mi²
150 872 mi²

Coastline length

Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi, while Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe is Harare, where the population is 1 485 230.

3 562 170 ppl
1 485 230 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, its height is 9 718 ft. The highest peak in Zimbabwe is Mount Nyangani, which rises to a height of 8 504 ft.

9 718 ft
Zugspitze
8 504 ft
Mount Nyangani

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. Zimbabwe - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Germany is about 83 783 942, while Zimbabwe is home to 14 862 924 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
83 783 942 ppl
14 862 924 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 81.3 years in Germany and 62.8 years in Zimbabwe.

81.3 years
62.8 years

Average age

The average age is 47.8 years in Germany and 20.5 years in Zimbabwe.

47.8 years
20.5 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.21% in Germany and 1.94% in Zimbabwe.

-0.21%
1.94%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Germany and 86.5% in Zimbabwe.

99.0%
86.5%

Language

In Germany, the main language is German, and in Zimbabwe the primary language is English.

german
english

Religion

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

christianity
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 41/179
2 057 000 ppl
Ranking: 179/179

Economy

GDP per capita

Germany: 54 264 Int$. Zimbabwe: 3 536 Int$.

54 264 Int$
Ranking: 45/194
3 536 Int$
Ranking: 194/194

Currency

Germany: Euro (EUR). Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Dollar (ZWL).

Tools: Currency Calculator
EUR
Euro
ZWL
Zimbabwe Dollar

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Germany: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F). Electricity in Zimbabwe: frequency and voltage are 240V 50 Hz (plug type: D, G).

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F
240V 50 Hz
Plug type: D, G

Driving side

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

right-hand traffic
left-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

USDZWLEUR

Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Germany - May, June, July, August; Zimbabwe - 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 a high degree of caution
Level 2

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 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
B79 USD - 96 USD
T130 USD - 167 USD
B42 USD - 54 USD
T107 USD - 172 USD

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