Germany
Germany is a country in Europe. Its capital is Berlin, and it shares land borders with 9 countries.
- Capital
- Berlin
- Region
- Europe
- Area
- 355,597 km² Number 62 of 193 by size
- Land borders
- 9 countries
What is the capital of Germany?
The capital of Germany is Berlin.
Which countries border Germany?
Germany shares land borders with 9 countries: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland and Switzerland.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Berlin |
|---|---|---|
 Czechia | Prague | 281 km (174 mi) |
 Denmark | Copenhagen | 356 km (221 mi) |
 Poland | Warsaw | 517 km (321 mi) |
 Austria | Vienna | 523 km (325 mi) |
 Netherlands | Amsterdam | 576 km (358 mi) |
 Luxembourg | Luxembourg | 602 km (374 mi) |
 Belgium | Brussels | 650 km (404 mi) |
 Switzerland | Bern | 752 km (467 mi) |
 France | Paris | 877 km (545 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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