Germany at a glance
The Federal Republic of Germany lies in the heart of Europe and is a cosmopolitan, democratic country with a great tradition and a lively present. Facts and figures at a glance.
Getting around in Germany
From visa to voltage: Useful information and important telephone numbers for travellers in Germany
Geography and Climate
Germany lies at the heart of Europe. It shares its borders with nine other nations. No other European country has more neighbours.
Quiz
Demographic developments in Germany
With regard to demographic developments there are three clear trends in Germany: a low birth rate, rising life expectancy, and an aging society.
Quick facts
82.2
Million people
Population of Germany in 2016.
146
articles
The 146 articles of the Basic Law supersede all other German legal norms.
16
states
Germany is a federation. The federation and the 16 Länder (states) each have areas of re-sponsibility of their own.
2962
m
The Zugspitze in Bavaria is Germany’s highest peak.
Federal Republic of Germany
Germany is a federation. The federation and the 16 Länder (states) each have areas of re-sponsibility of their own.
The german Federal Government
The Federal Chancellor and the federal ministers form the Federal Government, the cabinet.
The German parliament and the parties
The German Bundestag is elected every four years by free, secret, and direct ballot by citizens aged 18 and over who are eligible to vote.
German National Anthem
The German national anthem consists only of the third stanza of the Deutschlandlied