Germany
Federal Republic of Germany – Key Information
| Official name | Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland) |
| Date established | 23 May 1949 (West Germany); reunification 3 October 1990 |
| Region | Europe — Central Europe |
| Capital city | Berlin |
| Population (2024 est.) | ~83.2 million |
| Area | 357,588 km² |
| Density | ~233/km² |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) |
| Official language | German |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1), CEST (UTC+2 DST) |
| Calling code | +49 |
| Major religions | Christianity (~53%), Islam (~6%), secular/none (~40%) |
| Emergency – Police | 110 |
| Emergency – Rescue/Ambulance/Fire | 112 |
| National symbol | Federal Eagle |
| National flower | Cornflower |
| National animal | Black Eagle |
| National sport | Football (soccer) |
| Literacy rate | ~99% |
| Human Development Index | ~0.942 |
| GDP (nominal, 2024) | ~$4.5 trillion (Europe’s largest economy) |
| Major industry | Automotive, machinery, chemicals, IT, services |
| National festival | Unity Day — 3 October |
| Climate | Temperate; cool winters, mild summers |