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Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is located in the heart of Europe and bordered by nine countries: Denmark to the north, Poland and the Czech Republic to the east, Austria and Switzerland to the south, and France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands to the west.
It covers an area of approximately 358,000 km² with a population of about 84 million (2025), making it the most populous country in the European Union.
The capital is Berlin, a global city with over four million residents, serving as a prominent political and cultural center. The official language is German, and English is widely used in business and education.
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