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Germany

Deutschland
Capital
Berlin
Population
84.3M
Area
357,114 kmยฒ
Language
German

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 kmยฒ. The official language is German and the currency is the Euro (โ‚ฌ).

๐Ÿ“Š Quick Facts about Germany

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Population
84.3M
total residents
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Total Area
357,114 kmยฒ
land coverage
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Pop. Density
236/kmยฒ
people per kmยฒ
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GDP (nominal)
$4.07T
total output
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GDP per Capita
$48,300
per person
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Currency
Euro (โ‚ฌ)
legal tender
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Language(s)
German
official
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Coastline
2,389 km
total shore
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Timezone
UTC+1/2
UTC offset
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Independence
1871
established
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Local Time in Berlin

Germany covers an area of 357,114 kmยฒ with a population density of 236/kmยฒ people per kmยฒ. 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.

Did You Know?

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.

๐Ÿ’ก Interesting Facts about Germany

  1. Germany has over 1,500 different types of beer and more than 1,300 breweries.
  2. The printing press was invented by Johannes Gutenberg in Germany around 1440.
  3. Germany has the 4th largest economy in the world.
  4. Over 100 Nobel Prize winners have been born or worked in Germany.

โœˆ๏ธ Travel Information for Germany

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Best Time to Visit
Mayโ€“September
Temperate continental, cold winters, warm summers
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Cost of Travel
๐ŸŸ  Pricey
Midโ€“Expensive โ€” compared to global average
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Meal Cost
$8โ€“15
average restaurant meal
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Hotel Cost
$60โ€“130
per night
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Visa
Visa-free for EU/US/UK (Schengen)
entry requirements
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Plug Type
Type C/F, 230V
electrical standard
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Driving Side
Right
side of the road

โš ๏ธ Travel information is approximate and may change. Always verify visa requirements, entry rules and travel advisories with official government sources before travelling.

๐Ÿ“ Germany on the Map

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๐Ÿ“ Berlin, Germany

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๐Ÿ† Germany World Rankings

4th
Economy
4th largest economy globally
1st
Car Industry
BMW, Mercedes, VW, Porsche, Audi โ€” all German
1st
Printing Press
Birthplace of Gutenberg's printing press
1st
Beer Purity
Oldest food safety law: Reinheitsgebot (1516)

๐Ÿ› Must-See Places in Germany

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Brandenburg Gate

An 18th-century neoclassical symbol of Berlin, division and reunification

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Neuschwanstein Castle

A fairy-tale 19th-century castle in the Alps that inspired Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty

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Open Wikipedia โ†—
Cologne Cathedral

A UNESCO Gothic masterpiece that took 632 years to complete

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Berlin Wall Memorial

A haunting preserved section of the wall that divided Berlin for 28 years

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๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ Countries Bordering Germany

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Denmark
Copenhagen
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Poland
Warsaw
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Czech Republic
Prague
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Austria
Vienna
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Switzerland
Bern
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France
Paris
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Luxembourg
Luxembourg City
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Belgium
Brussels
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Netherlands
Amsterdam

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions about Germany

What is the capital of Germany?

The capital of Germany is Berlin.

What language is spoken in Germany?

The official language(s) of Germany are German.

What is the population of Germany?

The population of Germany is approximately 84.3M.

What currency does Germany use?

Germany uses the Euro (โ‚ฌ).

What continent is Germany in?

Germany is located in Europe, in the Central Europe region.

What is the GDP of Germany?

Germany has a GDP of $4.07T, with a GDP per capita of $48,300.

What is the best time to visit Germany?

The best time to visit Germany is Mayโ€“September. The climate is Temperate continental, cold winters, warm summers.

Do I need a visa for Germany?

Visa-free for EU/US/UK (Schengen)

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