Germany

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Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in the western region of Central Europe. It is the second-most populous country in Europe after Russia, and the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany lies between the Baltic and North Sea to the north and the Alps to the south. Its 16 constituent states have a total population of over 84 million, covering a combined area of 357,600 km2 (138,100 sq mi) and sharing land borders with Denmark to the north, Poland and the Czech Republic to the east, Austria and Switzerland to the south, and France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands to the west. The nation's capital and most populous city is Berlin and its main financial centre is Frankfurt; the largest urban area is the Ruhr. Germany is known for its beer, automobiles, and football. It is a founding member of the European Union and the United Nations, and is a member of the G7, G20, and OECD. Germany has the largest economy in Europe and is a global power in industrial, scientific, and technological sectors. It is the third-largest exporter and importer in the world.