Germany: flag, capital and facts

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Germany is a country in Western Europe. Its capital is Berlin. It covers about 357,114 km² (137,882 sq mi). The official language is German. It shares land borders with 9 countries.

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Germany at a glance

Official name
Federal Republic of Germany
Capital
Berlin
Region
Western Europe (Europe)
Area
357,114 km² (137,882 sq mi)
Official language
German
Currency
Euro (€)
People
German
Calling code
+49
Internet domain
.de
Landlocked
No
UN member
Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Germany is Berlin.

Germany is in Western Europe, part of the Europe region.

Germany uses the Euro (€).

The official language of Germany is German.

Germany borders Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland and Switzerland.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).