Germany is a large country in the heart of Central Europe, bordered by nine nations including France, Poland, and the Netherlands. It is known for its rich history, engineering excellence, and cultural contributions ranging from classical music to philosophy. The country features diverse landscapes, from the North Sea coast and the Rhine Valley to the Bavarian Alps in the south.
- Capital
- Berlin
- Continent
- Europe
- Region
- Western Europe
- Area
- 357,114 km²
- Coordinates
- 51° N, 9° E
Country facts
- Germany is the birthplace of the printing press, invented by Johannes Gutenberg around 1440.
- The country has over 1,500 different types of beer brewed within its borders.
- Germany reunified on October 3, 1990, after decades of division into East and West Germany.
- The Black Forest in southwestern Germany inspired the fairy tales collected by the Brothers Grimm.
- German is the most widely spoken native language in the European Union.
Capital facts
- Berlin was officially founded in the 13th century and became the capital of a unified Germany in 1871.
- The Brandenburg Gate, built in the 18th century, is one of Berlin's most iconic landmarks and a symbol of German unity.
- Berlin's Museum Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, hosts five world-renowned museums on a small island in the River Spree.
- The Berlin Wall, which divided the city from 1961 to 1989, is commemorated today by a preserved stretch called the East Side Gallery.
- Berlin has one of the largest public transport networks in Europe, combining U-Bahn, S-Bahn, trams, and buses.