Central Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea and the North Sea, between the Netherlands and Poland, south of Denmark.
As Europe's largest economy and second most-populous nation (after Russia), Germany is a key member of the continent's economic, political, and defens ...
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Germany:
6,527.435 km
Terrain:
Lowlands in north, uplands in center, Bavarian Alps in south.
Natural Resources:
Coal, lignite, natural gas, iron ore, copper, nickel, uranium, potash, salt, construction materials, timber, arable land.
Industries:
Iron, steel, coal, cement, chemicals, machinery, vehicles, machine tools, electronics, automobiles, food and beverages, shipbuilding, textiles.
Population: 84,119,100
Second most populous country in Europe; a fairly even distribution throughout most of the country, with urban areas attracting larger and denser populations, particularly in the far western part of the industrial state of North Rhine-Westphalia.
Area: 357,114 km2
three times the size of Pennsylvania; slightly smaller than Montana
Strategic location on North European Plain and along the entrance to the Baltic Sea; most major rivers in Germany -- the Rhine, Weser, Oder, Elbe -- flow northward; the Danube, which originates in the Black Forest, flows eastward.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| deu | German |
German (official); note - Danish, Frisian, Sorbian, and Romani are official minority languages; Low German, Danish, North Frisian, Sater Frisian, Lower Sorbian, Upper Sorbian, and Romani are recognized as regional languages
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| EUR | Euro | € |
Capital City: Berlin
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 4:42 pm (GMT+01:00)
Visiting Germany
You're in for a treat! Germany is a fascinating place to explore, especially from May to September. Here's what you could encounter:
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Beautiful architecture and historic sites
- Vibrant cities with modern amenities
- Crowded tourist sites
- High cost of living in urban areas
- Strict local laws and regulations
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Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- German cuisine features sausages, bread, and potatoes.
- Popular dishes include bratwurst and sauerkraut.
- Beer is a significant part of German culture.
- Visit Neuschwanstein Castle
- Explore the Berlin Wall and Museum
- See the Cologne Cathedral
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