Germany: capital, population, borders and facts
Germany is a country in Europe. Its capital city is Berlin. Roughly 84 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. Germany shares a land border with 9 countries: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland and Switzerland. Its coast touches the North Sea and Baltic Sea. The national flag uses black, red and gold.
| Capital city | Berlin |
|---|---|
| Continent | Europe |
| Population (approx.) | 84 million |
| Land neighbours | 9: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland |
| Seas and oceans | North Sea, Baltic Sea |
| Flag colours | black, red, gold |
Outline of Germany
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Germany?
The capital of Germany is Berlin.
What is the population of Germany?
Germany has roughly 84 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border Germany?
Germany borders Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland and Switzerland.
Is Germany landlocked?
No, Germany is not landlocked.
Travel basics for Germany
In Germany, traffic drives on the right, plug types C and F and emergency number police 110, ambulance 112, fire 112. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Germany travel basics page.
Put what you know about Germany to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Germany is Berlin. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: The Germany flag uses black, red and gold. Can you tell flags apart from their colours? Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Germany has 9 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: With roughly 84 million people, Germany is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
More countries in Europe
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