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Also Known As Federal Republic of Germany

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Germany lies between the Baltic Sea and the North Sea to the north, with the Alps to the south. It borders Denmark to the north; Poland and the Czech Republic to the east; Austria and Switzerland to the south; and France, Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands to the west. German reunification saw the former East German states join the Federal Republic of Germany on 3 October 1990. Its capital and most populous city is Berlin.

Facts
Capital
Berlin 1
Population
83,497,147 1
Q3 2025 estimate.
Population Estimate Year
2025 1
Area (sq km)
357,022 1
Cross-Tradition Connections

Associated With

Baden-Wurttemberg, States or Territories

Baden-Wurttemberg is a state of Germany.

Source Baden-Wurttemberg (Wikipedia)
Berlin, Cities

Berlin is the capital of Germany.

Source Berlin (Wikipedia)
Cologne, Cities
Source Cologne (Wikipedia)
Dortmund, Cities
Source Dortmund (Wikipedia)
Düsseldorf, Cities
Source Düsseldorf (Wikipedia)
Essen, Cities
Source Essen (Wikipedia)
Frankfurt, Cities
Source Frankfurt (Wikipedia)
Hamburg, Cities
Source Hamburg (Wikipedia)
Heidelberg, Cities
Source Heidelberg (Wikipedia)
Leipzig, Cities
Source Leipzig (Wikipedia)
Munich, Cities
Source Munich (Wikipedia)
Stuttgart, Cities
Source Stuttgart (Wikipedia)
Western Europe, Regions
Source Western Europe (Wikipedia)

Bordered By Water

North Sea, Bodies of Water
Source North Sea (Wikipedia)
Wadden Sea, Bodies of Water
Source Wadden Sea (Wikipedia)

Has Capital

Berlin, Cities

Berlin is the capital of Germany.

Source Berlin (Wikipedia)

On Continent

Europe, Continents

Rivers Through Territory

The Danube, Bodies of Water
Source Danube (Wikipedia)
Sources
1. Germany (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationInfobox
Quote, Infobox
Federal Republic of Germany
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1. Germany (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationInfobox, capital
Quote, Infobox, capital
Berlin, the nation's capital and most populous city
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1. Germany (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationInfobox, area
Quote, Infobox, area
357,022 km2 (137,847 sq mi)
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1. Germany (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationDemographics section, Q3 2025 estimate
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83,497,147
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1. Germany (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationHistory section, reunification
Quote, History section, reunification
German reunification saw the former East German states join the FRG on 3 October 1990
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1. Germany (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationIntroduction
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It lies between the Baltic Sea and the North Sea to the north with the Alps to the south. Germany borders Denmark to the north; Poland and the Czech Republic to the east; Austria and Switzerland to the south; and France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands to the west.
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Danube (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationRivers Through Territory: The Danube, Lead section
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Originating in Germany, the Danube flows southeast for 2,850 km (1,770 mi), passing through or bordering Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Romania, Bulgaria, Moldova, and Ukraine.
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Wadden Sea (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationBordered By Water: Wadden Sea, Infobox, Location field
Quote, Bordered By Water: Wadden Sea, Infobox, Location field
North Sea in Denmark, Germany and the Netherlands
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North Sea (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationBordered By Water: North Sea, Infobox/lead, bordering countries
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the United Kingdom, Norway, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France
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Berlin (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationHas Capital: Berlin, Lead section, capital fact
Quote, Has Capital: Berlin, Lead section, capital fact
Berlin is the capital and largest city of Germany.
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Hamburg (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationAssociated With: Hamburg, Infobox, Country
Quote, Associated With: Hamburg, Infobox, Country
Germany
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Munich (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationAssociated With: Munich, Infobox, Country
Quote, Associated With: Munich, Infobox, Country
Germany
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Cologne (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationAssociated With: Cologne, Infobox, Country
Quote, Associated With: Cologne, Infobox, Country
Germany
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Frankfurt (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationAssociated With: Frankfurt, Infobox, Country
Quote, Associated With: Frankfurt, Infobox, Country
Germany
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Stuttgart (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationAssociated With: Stuttgart, Infobox, Country
Quote, Associated With: Stuttgart, Infobox, Country
germany
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Leipzig (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationAssociated With: Leipzig, Infobox, Country
Quote, Associated With: Leipzig, Infobox, Country
germany
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Düsseldorf (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationAssociated With: Düsseldorf, Infobox, Country
Quote, Associated With: Düsseldorf, Infobox, Country
germany
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Dortmund (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationAssociated With: Dortmund, Infobox, Country
Quote, Associated With: Dortmund, Infobox, Country
germany
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Essen (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationAssociated With: Essen, Infobox, Country
Quote, Associated With: Essen, Infobox, Country
germany
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Heidelberg (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia FoundationAssociated With: Heidelberg, Infobox, Country
Quote, Associated With: Heidelberg, Infobox, Country
Germany
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