Germany Country Facts
A structured, fast-loading reference card covering Germany's geography, government, economy, and culture — no Wikipedia wall-of-text.
Basic Facts
Geography
16 Federal States (Bundeslaender)
Government
Economy
Fun Facts
Germany has over 1,500 different beers brewed by more than 1,300 breweries — the highest brewery density of any country in the world.
The Autobahn is the world's oldest national motorway network, begun in 1932. Around 30% of the Autobahn has no general speed limit.
Germany invented the printing press (Johannes Gutenberg, c. 1440), the automobile (Karl Benz, 1885), and aspirin (Bayer, 1899).
Germany has 48 UNESCO World Heritage Sites — one of the highest totals in the world — spanning castles, cathedrals, and industrial landmarks.
Oktoberfest in Munich is the world's largest folk festival, attracting around 6 million visitors and consuming over 7 million liters of beer annually.
Germany is the EU's largest producer of renewable energy and aims to reach 80% renewable electricity by 2030 under its Energiewende policy.
The Berlin Wall, which divided East and West Berlin from 1961 to 1989, stretched 155 km and had over 300 watchtowers along its length.
Germany is home to more than 20,000 castles and castle ruins — more than any other country in the world.
Data sourced from Statistisches Bundesamt, World Bank, CIA World Factbook, and the German Federal Foreign Office. Figures are approximate and reflect 2024 estimates.
Summary
A structured, fast-loading reference card covering Germany's geography, government, economy, and culture — no Wikipedia wall-of-text.
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