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Country Facts:
Japan vs. Hungary

Learn about the similarities and differences between Japan and Hungary by reviewing data on key indicators such as population, economy, energy, religion, language and many other relevant factors.

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Geography

Japan vs. Hungary - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Japan is 145 920 mi², while the surface area of Hungary is 35 918 mi². This means that the area of Japan is 306% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
145 920 mi²
35 918 mi²

Coastline length

Japan has a coastline of 18 486.4 mi, while Hungary has a coastline of 0.0 mi.

18 486.4 mi
0.0 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Japan is Tokyo, with a population of about 13 161 800 people. In contrast, the largest city in Hungary is Budapest, where the population is 1 744 660.

13 161 800 ppl
1 744 660 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Japan is Mount Fuji on Honshū, its height is 12 388 ft. The highest peak in Hungary is Kékes, which rises to a height of 3 327 ft.

12 388 ft
Mount Fuji on Honshū
3 327 ft
Kékes

Highest recorded temperature

In Japan, the highest temperature ever measured was 105.8°F and was recorded in Shimanto, Kōchi, while in Hungary the highest temperature was 107.4°F and was recorded in Kiskunhalas.

105.8°F
Shimanto, Kōchi
107.4°F
Kiskunhalas

Lowest recorded temperature

In Japan, the lowest temperature ever measured was -41.8°F and was recorded in Asahikawa, Hokkaidō, while in Hungary, the lowest temperature was -31°F and was recorded in Görömbölytapolca.

-41.8°F
Asahikawa, Hokkaidō
-31°F
Görömbölytapolca

Society

Japan vs. Hungary - comparison of aspects of social life.

Population

The population of Japan is about 126 476 461, while Hungary is home to 9 660 351 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
126 476 461 ppl
9 660 351 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 84.7 years in Japan and 77.0 years in Hungary.

84.7 years
77.0 years

Average age

The average age is 48.6 years in Japan and 43.6 years in Hungary.

48.6 years
43.6 years

Birthrate

The birth rate is -0.37% in Japan and -0.29% in Hungary.

-0.37%
-0.29%

Literacy

Literacy is 99.0% in Japan and 99.1% in Hungary.

99.0%
99.1%

Language

In Japan, the main language is Japanese, and in Hungary the primary language is Hungarian.

japanese
hungarian

Religion

In Japan, the main religion is Shintō; in Hungary, the main religion is Christianity.

shintō
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

19 737 000 ppl
Ranking: 15/174
4 929 000 ppl
Ranking: 48/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Japan: 41 733 Int$. Hungary: 33 254 Int$.

41 733 Int$
Ranking: 35/194
33 254 Int$
Ranking: 45/194

Currency

Japan: Yen (JPY). Hungary: Forint (HUF).

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Yen
HUF
Forint

Practical information

Electricity

Electricity in Japan: frequency and voltage are 100V 50 Hz / 60 Hz (plug type: A, B). Electricity in Hungary: frequency and voltage are 230V 50 Hz (plug type: C, F).

100V 50 Hz / 60 Hz
Plug type: A, B
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

Japan has left-hand traffic, Hungary has right-hand traffic.

left-hand traffic
right-hand traffic

Useful when traveling

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Best months to visit

The best months in terms of weather are: Japan - April, May, September, October; Hungary - May, June, 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 normal safety precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal safety precautions
Level 1

Visa requirements

For citizens of Germany (Settings → Your Country)
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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
B49 EUR - 57 EUR
T121 EUR - 154 EUR
B39 EUR - 46 EUR
T89 EUR - 116 EUR

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