Germany

Country in Europe

Germany is a Western European country with a terrain of vast forests, rivers and mountain ranges, and 2 millennia of history. Berlin, its capital, is home to thriving art and nightlife scenes, iconic Brandenburg Gate and many sites relating to WWII. Munich is known for its Oktoberfest and cavernous beer halls, including 16th-century Hofbräuhaus. Frankfurt, with its skyscrapers, houses the European Central Bank.

Capital: Berlin

Dialing code: +49

ISO code: DEU

Currency: Euro

Chancellor: Angela Merkel

Germany Facts for Kids

• The name for Germany in the German language is Deutschland.
• The population of Germany was around 82 million in 2010.
• The capital of Germany is Berlin, it is also the largest city.
• Other major cities include Munich, Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart and Frankfurt.
• Germany is a member of the European Union.
• Germany has had an unsettled history, including the Nazi regime and tension between East and West Germany (which were reunified in 1990).
• Countries that border Germany include Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Austria, the Czech Republic, France, Luxembourg, Poland and Switzerland.
• Germany has the largest economy in Europe.
• Large German companies include BMW, Adidas, SAP, Mercedes-Benz, Nivea, Audi, Bayer, Volkswagen and Siemens.
• Germany has a number of important natural resources, including copper, nickel, natural gas, uranium and coal.
• Germany is in the process of phasing out nuclear power plants.
• There are many national parks in Germany include the Bavarian Forest National Park, Jasmund National Park, Harz National Park, and the Wadden Sea National Parks among others.
• Over 100 Germans have been awarded the Nobel prize in their field, including Albert Einstein, who was born in Germany.
• Germany has been home to famous composers such as Johann Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven and Richard Wagner.
• The German coat of arms features a black eagle against a yellow shield.
• Football (soccer) is the most popular sport in Germany.
• For more information, check out maps of Germany or take a closer look at the German flag.