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About Germany

Federal Republic of Germany

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Official Name
Federal Republic of Germany
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Local Names
Deutschland
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Region
Europe
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Subregion
Western Europe
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Capital
Berlin
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Area
357,114 km²
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Calling Code
+49
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Languages
German
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Currencies
Euro
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Timezones
Europe/Zurich, Europe/Berlin
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Neighbors
AustriaBelgiumCzechiaDenmarkFranceLuxembourgNetherlandsPolandSwitzerland

🎉Fun Facts

  • Germany is home to the world's narrowest street—Spreuerhofstraße is only about one foot wide at its narrowest point.
  • The printing press was invented by Johannes Gutenberg in Germany around 1440.