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Country Facts:
Thailand vs. Germany

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

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Geography

Thailand vs. Germany - comparison of geographical features.

Country area

The surface area of Thailand is 198 117 mi², while the surface area of Germany is 137 882 mi². This means that the area of Thailand is 43.69% larger.

Statistics: Countries of the World Compared by Area
198 117 mi²
137 882 mi²

Coastline length

Thailand has a coastline of 2 000.2 mi, while Germany has a coastline of 1 484.5 mi.

2 000.2 mi
1 484.5 mi

Largest city

The largest city in Thailand is Bangkok, with a population of about 5 782 160 people. In contrast, the largest city in Germany is Berlin, where the population is 3 562 170.

5 782 160 ppl
3 562 170 ppl

Highest peak

The highest peak in Thailand is Doi Inthanon, its height is 8 415 ft. The highest peak in Germany is Zugspitze, which rises to a height of 9 718 ft.

8 415 ft
Doi Inthanon
9 718 ft
Zugspitze

Highest recorded temperature

In Thailand, the highest temperature ever measured was 112.1°F and was recorded in Uttaradit, while in Germany the highest temperature was 104.4°F and was recorded in Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg.

112.1°F
Uttaradit
104.4°F
Gärmersdorf bei Amberg / Karlsruhe / March / Freiburg

Lowest recorded temperature

In Thailand, the lowest temperature ever measured was 29.5°F and was recorded in Sakon Nakhon, while in Germany, the lowest temperature was -50.6°F and was recorded in Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria.

29.5°F
Sakon Nakhon
-50.6°F
Funtensee, Berchtesgadener Land, Bavaria

Society

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

Population

The population of Thailand is about 69 799 978, while Germany is home to 83 783 942 people.

Statistics: World Population by Country
69 799 978 ppl
83 783 942 ppl

Life expectancy

Life expectancy is 77.4 years in Thailand and 81.3 years in Germany.

77.4 years
81.3 years

Average age

The average age is 39 years in Thailand and 47.8 years in Germany.

39 years
47.8 years

Birthrate

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

0.26%
-0.21%

Literacy

Literacy is 93.8% in Thailand and 99.0% in Germany.

93.8%
99.0%

Language

In Thailand, the main language is Thai, and in Germany the primary language is German.

thai
german

Religion

In Thailand, the main religion is Buddhism; in Germany, the main religion is Christianity.

buddhism
christianity

Tourism

Foreign tourists in 2015

29 923 000 ppl
Ranking: 11/174
34 970 000 ppl
Ranking: 7/174

Economy

GDP per capita

Thailand: 18 226 Int$. Germany: 54 264 Int$.

18 226 Int$
Ranking: 75/194
54 264 Int$
Ranking: 19/194

Currency

Thailand: Baht (THB). Germany: Euro (EUR).

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THB
Baht
EUR
Euro

Practical information

Electricity

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

230V 50 Hz
Plug type: A, B, C, O
230V 50 Hz
Plug type: C, F

Driving side

Thailand has left-hand traffic, Germany 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: Thailand - January, February, March, November, December; Germany - 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 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 not required
A visa is not required.

Expected daily budget for 1 person

B - backpacker's budget 1
T - tourist's budget 3
B24 USD - 34 USD
T64 USD - 94 USD
B80 USD - 97 USD
T147 USD - 185 USD

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