Germany is a country located in central-western Europe with its capital in Berlin. In the north its surrounded by the North Sea, Denmark and the Baltic Sea, in the east by Poland and the Czech Republic, in the south by Austria and Switzerland and in the west by France, Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands. Germany is also a highly cultural country with its numerous castles and major centers in Dresden, Leipzig and Weimar.
The Federal Republic of Germany is a key member in terms of economy, politics and defense organization on the continent. Now its one of the leading EU countries and the world. In January 1999, Germany and 10 other EU countries introduced a common European exchange currency, the Euro.
Official name: Federal Republic of Germany
International Code: D
Geographic location: Central
Area: 357.093km2
Capital: Berlin
Climate: temperate moderate
Time zone: CET