Quick Data on Germany
Short Name | Germany |
Capital | Berlin |
Long Name | Federal Republic of Germany |
Country Code | GM |
Continent | Europe |
Total Area | 357,022 sq km |
Population | 80,159,662 |
Language | German |
Nationality | German(s) |
Geography of Germany
As a country in Europe, with coordinates at 51 00 N, 9 00 E, Germany neighbors Austria 801 km, Belgium 133 km, Czech Republic 704 km, Denmark 140 km, France 418 km, Luxembourg 128 km, Netherlands 575 km, Poland 467 km, Switzerland 348 km. The terrain in Germany is described as lowlands in north, uplands in center, Bavarian Alps in south, with an average elevation point of 263 m. The climate of Germany: temperate and marine; cool, cloudy, wet winters and summers; occasional warm mountain (foehn) wind.
Surface Total | 357,022 sq km |
Land Surface | 348,672 sq km |
Water Surface | 8,350 sq km |
Land Boundaries | 3,714 km |
Neighbor Countries | Austria 801 km, Belgium 133 km, Czech Republic 704 km, Denmark 140 km, France 418 km, Luxembourg 128 km, Netherlands 575 km, Poland 467 km, Switzerland 348 km |
Coastline | 2,389 km |
Lowest Elevation Point | Neuendorf bei Wilster -3.5 m |
Highest Elevation Point | Zugspitze 2,963 m |
Resources of Germany
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being coal, lignite, natural gas, iron ore, copper, nickel, uranium, potash, salt, construction materials, timber, arable land. The agricultural land occupies 48.00% of Germany, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 31.80%.
Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
Agricultural Land | 48.00% | 167,363 sq km | 2011 est. |
Irrigated Land | 6,500 sq km | 2012 | |
Forest Land | 31.80% | 110,878 sq km | 2011 est. |
Other Land | 20.20% | 70,432 sq km | 2011 est. |
Population of Germany
The population of the country is estimated at 80,159,662 people, with the biggest urban area having 3.562 million BERLIN (capital), 1.790 million Hamburg, 1.538 million Munich, 1.119 million Cologne (2020). Known as German(s), the people from Germany come from diversified ethnic groups such as German 87.2%, Turkish 1.8%, Polish 1%, Syrian 1%, other 9% (2017 est.). The official language is German. Religions: Roman Catholic 27.7%, Protestant 25.5%, Muslim 5.1%, Orthodox 1.9%, other Christian 1.1%, other .9%, none 37.8% (2018 est.).
Population | 80,159,662 |
Nationality | German(s) |
Official Language | German |
Other Languages | German (official) |
Birth Rate | 8.6 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Death Rate | 12.1 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
Urban Population | 77.50% of total population (2020) |
Physicians Density | 4.25 physicians/1,000 population (2017) |
Hospital Beds Density | 8 beds/1,000 population (2017) |
Governing Type of Germany
Germany is a federal parliamentary republic. The legal system makes use of civil law system.
Governing Type | federal parliamentary republic |
Citizenship by Birth | no |
Citizenship by Descent | at least one parent must be a German citizen or a resident alien who has lived in Germany at least 8 years |
Dual Citizenship | yes, but requires prior permission from government |
Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 8 years |
Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal; age 16 for some state and municipal elections |
Economy of Germany
From a population total of 80,159,662, the labor force is 45.9 million (2017 est.). The main products in agriculture are: potatoes, wheat, barley, sugar beets, fruit, cabbages; milk products; cattle, pigs, poultry. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: among the world’s largest and most technologically advanced producers of iron, steel, coal, cement, chemicals, machinery, vehicles, machine tools, electronics, automobiles, food and beverages, shipbuilding, textiles. Its exports cover motor vehicles, machinery, chemicals, computer and electronic products, electrical equipment, pharmaceuticals, metals, transport equipment, foodstuffs, textiles, rubber and plastic products. The main import products are: machinery, data processing equipment, vehicles, chemicals, oil and gas, metals, electric equipment, pharmaceuticals, foodstuffs, agricultural products.
Exports | $1.434 trillion (2017 est.) |
Imports | $1.135 trillion (2017 est.) |
Export Partners | US 8.8%, France 8.2%, China 6.8%, Netherlands 6.7%, UK 6.6%, Italy 5.1%, Austria 4.9%, Poland 4.7%, Switzerland 4.2% (2017) |
Import Partners | Netherlands 13.8%, China 7%, France 6.6%, Belgium 5.9%, Italy 5.4%, Poland 5.4%, Czechia 4.8%, US 4.5%, Austria 4.3%, Switzerland 4.2% (2017) |
GDP / Capita | $50,800 (2017 est.) |
Electricity Production | 612.8 billion kWh (2016 est.) |
Electrification Rate | electrification – total population: 100% (2016) |
Internet Users | 72,365,643 |
Internet Penetration Rate | 89.60% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Germany, statistics sectio