Country Guide • Germany
Germany is located in North Central Europe, on the Great North European Plain. It is bound by Poland and the Czech Republic to the east, the Baltic Sea to the north east, Denmark to the north, the North Sea to the north west, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and France to the west, Switzerland to the south and Austria to the south and south east.
Official Name | Federal Republic of Germany |
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Area | 357,021km² (137,846mile²) |
Population | 82,397,000 |
Continent | Europe |
Population per mile² | 598 |
Capital City | Berlin |
Religions | 50% Protestant, predominantly Lutheran, 45% Roman Catholic. Other religious minorities include Muslims |
Language | German |
Government | Federal Republic |
Member of EU | Yes |
Currency | Euro |
GDP | $2.174 trillion |
GDP per Head | $26,200 |
Natural Resources | Copper, iron ore, coal, potash, timber, lignite, uranium, natural gas, salt and nickel |
Land Use | Arable Land 34% |
Agriculture | Barley, potatoes, wheat, sugar beets, fruit, cabbages and livestock including cattle, pigs, poultry |
Industry | Motor vehicles, engineering, chemicals, iron, steel, coal, electronics, environmental technology, food, clothing |
Tourism | 17 million tourists travel here each year. History, culture, mountains, winter sports |
Natural Hazards | None |
Health Risks | None |
Climate | Germany has a continental climate in the western regions of the country with strong Atlantic influences in the north west causing the winters to be mild but stormy. Further inland the winter temperatures are lower and the summers are warm with slightly higher temperatures in the south west. A temperate climate is experienced in the eastern regions giving rise to mild winters and cool summers. Average annual rainfall in Berlin is 23 inches and average annual temperature ranges are from 0.5°C in January to 19°C in July |
Time | GMT/UTC+1(+2 in summer) hours |
National Days | October 3 |
Visas | No visas required unless you are from one of the developing countries where a visa may be required |
British Embassy | Embassy Details |
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