Facts and Figures
Official Name (Federal Republic of Germany) Bundersrepublik Deutschland
Capital Berlin
Population 82 million
Area 357,020 sq km
Currency Euro ($1=1.08)
Religion Christianity
Literacy 100%
Languages German
Major Cities Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, Colonge, Frankfurt, Leipzig
Climate Mainly moderate climate

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