Germany Quick Facts…
| Official Name | Federal Republic of Germany |
| Common Name | Germany – /ˈdʒəɹ.mə.ni/ |
| Nationality | German(s) – noun, German – adjective |
| Independence | Establishment of the German Empire in 1871 Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) and German Democratic Republic (East Germany) proclaimed in 1949; West Germany and East Germany unified in 1990 |
| Administrative Divisions | 16 states |
| Total Population | 84.1 million (#19) with 77.8% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Berlin (capital city), Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Frankfurt |
| Major Languages | German (official) |
| Electricity Access | 100% of total population |
| Internet Access | 91% of total population |
| Currency | Euros (EUR) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $4.5 trillion – 2022 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $54,000 (#25) – 2022 estimate |
| Total Area | 357,022 sq km / 137,847 sq mi (#64) with 2.3% water area |
| Geographic Region | Europe – Western Europe |
| Bordering Countries | Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland |
| Bordering Water Bodies | Baltic Sea, North Sea |
National Anthem: “Das Lied der Deutschen” (Song of the Germans)