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Germany Fast Facts

Discover fascinating facts about Germany - from its rich cultural heritage to its position as Europe's economic powerhouse and innovation leader.

Geography & Land

From the Alps to the Baltic Sea

357,022 km²
Total Area
7th largest country in Europe
16 States
States
Federal states (Bundesländer)
CET (UTC+1)
Time Zone
Central European Time
Zugspitze
Highest Point
2,962 meters in Bavaria

People & Demographics

A diverse and multicultural society

83.2 Million
Population
Most populous EU country
German
Languages
Official language with regional dialects
Berlin, Munich, Hamburg
Major Cities
16 cities with 500k+ people
Multicultural
Diversity
Home to people from 190+ countries

Economy & Business

Europe's economic powerhouse

€3.8 Trillion
GDP
Europe's largest economy
29 Companies
Global 500
Fortune Global 500 companies
Manufacturing Hub
Industry
Leading in automotive & engineering
€1.5 Trillion
Exports
World's 3rd largest exporter

Culture & Achievements

Innovation, education, and cultural heritage

400+
Universities
Many with no tuition fees
Rich Heritage
Culture
47 UNESCO World Heritage sites
Tech Leader
Innovation
Home to Industry 4.0
R&D Powerhouse
Research
4.3% of GDP on research

Did You Know?

Fascinating facts about Germany

Germany has the world's oldest universal healthcare system, established in 1883

The country has over 1,300 breweries, producing 5,000+ types of beer

Germany has the world's largest solar power capacity

The country has more than 20,000 castles and palaces

German is the most widely spoken native language in the EU

Germany has the world's largest wind power capacity

The country has over 150 theaters and 130 professional orchestras

Germany has the world's largest trade fair center in Hanover

All 16 Federal States

From Baden-Württemberg to Thuringia

Baden-Württemberg

Bavaria

Berlin

Brandenburg

Bremen

Hamburg

Hesse

Lower Saxony

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern

North Rhine-Westphalia

Rhineland-Palatinate

Saarland

Saxony

Saxony-Anhalt

Schleswig-Holstein

Thuringia

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