Located centrally within the continent, Germany is the second-most populous country in Europe (after Russia).
It has the largest economy in Europe and historically, it has had an important impact on European history, dating back to the Roman Empire. Apart from its infamous involvement during the two world wars, the country has had a hugely important influence on the literature, religion, music, art, and philosophy of the western world.
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Germany Info & Stats
82 million
357,569 km2
236/km2
$5.7 trillion
Bundesrepublik Deutschland
At a Glance
- Language: German is the official language.
- Population: 82 million (2019 est.)
- Timezone: UTC +1
- Ethnic Make-up: German 91.5%, Turkish 2.4%, other 6.1% (made up largely of Greek, Italian, Polish, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Spanish)
- Religion: Protestant 34%, Roman Catholic 34%, Muslim 3.7%, unaffiliated or other 28.3%
- Political System: federal republic
- Currency: Euro (EUR)
- Credit Cards: Cards are widely accepted almost everywhere.
- Electricity: Socket types C and F
- Tipping Customs: 10-15% in restaurants, optional in bars
- Haggling Culture: Common in markets and flea markets
Climate & Seasons
As in other countries with a temperate climate, temperatures vary significantly depending on the season. Also, central Europe has abundant and well-distributed rainfall throughout the year.
There are also strong variations in temperatures between seasons, with cold winters, wet springs, hot summers, and dry autumns.
Germany also experiences frequent overcasts, and little sunshine may appear.
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Entry Requirements
Germany is a member of the Schengen Agreement.
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Safety
Safety: Germany is very safe to travel to and the biggest risks are pickpockets and scammers.
Natural risks: There is no particular threat of natural disasters in Germany
Emergencies number: 112 (European common emergency service)
Safety Indices
Learn more on the data source and the methodologies of ranking in the Global Safety Indices page.
