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Germany has over 25,000 castles, more than any other country in the world.
Germany
Federal Republic of Germany
Population, GDP, and key facts about Germany — updated for 2026.
Capital · BERLINContinent · EUROPEISO · DEU
Germany quick facts
- Population
- 83,516,593
- Area
- 357,680 km²
- Population density
- 238 people/km²
- GDP
- US$ 4.7 Trillion
- GDP per capita
- US$ 56.1K
- Capital
- Berlin
- Currency
- Euro (€, EUR)
- Language
- German
Germany at human scale
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What is the capital of Germany?
The capital of Germany is Berlin.
What is Germany's population?
Germany has a population of 83,516,593.
What is Germany's GDP per capita?
Germany's GDP per capita is US$ 56.1K.
What is the currency of Germany?
The currency of Germany is the Euro (EUR).
Is Germany bigger than France?
France is about 1.7× the size of Germany by land area.
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