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Germany

Germany belongs to Europe. The capital city is Berlin.

CapitalBerlin
LanguageGerman
Currencyeuro
Population83.5M

Key Facts

RegionCentral Europe
GovernmentFederal parliamentary republic
Independence1990
Area357,114 km2
Population density234/km2
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
Calling code+49
Drives onRight

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HDI
0.942
Safety index
60.4
Internet access
93%
Life expectancy
81.3

Sources: World Bank, Numbeo, UN.

Top 3 Highest Mountains

Zugspitze2,963 m
Watzmann2,713 m
Hochvogel2,592 m

Religion (est.)

  • Christianity54%
  • No religion38%
  • Islam5%
  • Other3%

Why Visit

Neuschwanstein CastleThe fairytale Bavarian castle that inspired Disney's Sleeping Beauty.
BerlinReunified capital with world-class museums, a vibrant arts scene and rich history.
OktoberfestThe world's largest beer festival draws 6 million visitors to Munich each year.
Rhine ValleyVineyards, medieval castles and river cruises along a UNESCO stretch of river.
Black ForestDense evergreen forests, cuckoo clocks, thermal spas and cherry gateau.

Top 3 Cities by Population

Berlin
3.7M
Hamburg
1.8M
Munich
1.5M

Climate Overview

1CJan avg.
19CJul avg.
700 mmYearly rainfall
Oceanic / Continental eastClimate

Other Quick Info

Currencyeuro
Official languageGerman
National day3 October
Electricity230V, Type C/F