Germany 🇩🇪 is a fascinating country located in Western Europe, part of the Europe region. Officially known as Federal Republic of Germany, it is home to roughly 83.5 million people and covers an area of about 357,114 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of Germany — its capital Berlin, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
Germany on the map
Geographically, Germany belongs to Western Europe within Europe. Its territory spans approximately 357,114 km², which makes it the 64th largest country or territory on Earth.
Germany has a coastline as well as land borders with Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland and Switzerland — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
The capital city is Berlin, the political and cultural heart of the country and usually the first stop for visitors who want to understand how german life really works.
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Population and languages of Germany
Around 83.5 million people live in Germany, making it the 19th most populous country or territory in the world. A person from Germany is called a German.
The main language spoken here is German. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Beyond the numbers, everyday culture in Germany — from markets and music to family traditions — is what makes discovering it through a random spin so rewarding.
Practical information about Germany
The official currency is the Euro (EUR, symbol €). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Germany is +49. Websites from the country typically use the .de internet domain.
Quiz tip: the three facts most worth memorising about Germany are its flag, its capital Berlin, and its approximate population of 83.5 million.
Neighbouring countries
Germany shares borders with 9 countries:
Fun facts about Germany
- Germany's flag emoji is 🇩🇪 — its two-letter country code is DE and its three-letter code is DEU.
- Germany covers 357,114 km², ranking 64th in the world by area.
- With about 83.5 million people, Germany holds the 19th spot in the world population ranking.
- Germany is a member state of the United Nations.
- Germany shares borders with 9 countries.
Germany — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Germany?
- The capital of Germany is Berlin.
- What is the population of Germany?
- Germany has a population of approximately 83,516,593 people, ranking 19th in the world.
- Where is Germany located?
- Germany is located in Western Europe, part of the Europe region.
- What language is spoken in Germany?
- The main language spoken in Germany is German.
- What currency is used in Germany?
- Germany uses the Euro (EUR).
