Germany

This profile gathers the essentials about the following country: Germany. It gives its capital, flag, position on the map, neighbouring countries, official languages, currency and area.

Region
Europe · Western Europe
Capital
Berlin
Coordinates of the capital
52.52° N, 13.40° E
Area
357,114 km²
Official languages
German
Currency
Euro
Access to the sea
Yes
ISO code
DE

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Berlin

This country is located in Europe, in the region "Western Europe". It has access to the sea. This country shares land borders with 9 countries: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland.

Its capital is Berlin. Its area is about 357,114 km². By area, this country ranks 62 out of 193 in the world and 6 out of 44 in Europe. Official language: German. Currency: Euro.

Capitals of the neighbouring countries: Vienna (Austria), Brussels (Belgium), Prague (Czechia), Copenhagen (Denmark), Paris (France), Luxembourg (Luxembourg), Amsterdam (Netherlands), Warsaw (Poland), Bern (Switzerland).

Neighbouring countries

Frequently asked questions

Germany: what is the capital?
Its capital is Berlin.
Germany: which countries does it border?
This country shares land borders with 9 countries: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland.
Germany: what are the official languages?
Official language: German.
Germany: what is the currency?
Currency: Euro.
Germany: what is the area?
Its area is about 357,114 km². By area, this country ranks 62 out of 193 in the world and 6 out of 44 in Europe.

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