Germany Fast Facts
Location
Western/Central Europe.
Capital
Berlin.
Flag of Germany
Coordinates
52°31′N 13°23′E (Berlin).
European Union
Member since 1958.
Area
357,021 sq km (137,847 sq miles).
Language
German.
Population
82,060,000 (2008 estimate).
Currency
Euro (€) (EUR) - / Before 2002: Deutsche Mark (DEM). /
Calling code
49.
Time Zone
GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October).
Electricity
230 volts AC, 50Hz. European-style round two-pin plugs are in use.
Internet TLD
.de