Germany
Germany is a country in Central Europe, Europe. Its capital is Berlin, with a population of approximately 84.3M and a total area of 357,114 km². The official language is German and the currency is the Euro (€).
📊 Quick Facts about Germany
Germany covers an area of 357,114 km² with a population density of 236/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $4.07T ($48,300 per capita) and gained independence in 1871. It has a coastline of 2,389 km.
Germany has over 1,500 different types of beer and over 300 types of bread. The country gave the world the printing press, the automobile, aspirin, the MP3 format, and the theory of relativity.
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🏛 Must-See Places in Germany
An 18th-century neoclassical symbol of Berlin, division and reunification
A fairy-tale 19th-century castle in the Alps that inspired Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty
A UNESCO Gothic masterpiece that took 632 years to complete
A haunting preserved section of the wall that divided Berlin for 28 years
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What is the capital of Germany?
The capital of Germany is Berlin.
What continent is Germany in?
Germany is located in Europe, in the Central Europe region.
What currency does Germany use?
Germany uses the Euro (€). The international calling code is +49.
What is the GDP of Germany?
Germany has a GDP of $4.07T, with a GDP per capita of $48,300.
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