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The name for Germany in the German language is Deutschland.
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The population of Germany was around 82 million in 2010.
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The capital of Germany is Berlin, it is also the largest city.
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Other major cities include Munich, Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart and Frankfurt.
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Germany is a member of the European Union.
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Germany has had an unsettled history, including the Nazi regime and tension between East and West Germany (which were reunified in 1990).
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Countries that border Germany include Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark, Austria, the Czech Republic, France, Luxembourg, Poland and Switzerland.
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Germany has the largest economy in Europe.
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Large German companies include BMW, Adidas, SAP, Mercedes-Benz, Nivea, Audi, Bayer, Volkswagen and Siemens.
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Germany has a number of important natural resources, including copper, nickel, natural gas, uranium and coal.
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Germany is in the process of phasing out nuclear power plants.
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There are many national parks in Germany include the Bavarian Forest National Park, Jasmund National Park, Harz National Park, and the Wadden Sea National Parks among others.
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Over 100 Germans have been awarded the Nobel prize in their field, including Albert Einstein, who was born in Germany.
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Germany has been home to famous composers such as Johann Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven and Richard Wagner.
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The German coat of arms features a black eagle against a yellow shield.
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Football (soccer) is the most popular sport in Germany.
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For more information, check out maps of Germany or take a closer look at the German flag.