Germany (German: Deutschland), officially the Federal Republic of Germany (German: Bundesrepublik Deutschland), is a country in Central and Western Europe, lying between the Baltic and North Sea to the north and the Alps to the south. You will find everything you ever wanted to know about Germany in our summary of key facts and figures, from form of government to size, landscapes, population, lifestyle and cultural scene. Magnificent castles, rusty industrial relics, romantic historic town centres and natural beauty worthy of protection – a journey around Germany ’s world heritage sites. Germany lies at the heart of Europe. It shares its borders with nine other nations. No other European country has more neighbours.
