Confederation of German States

Germany (German: Deutschland), officially the Confederation of German States (German: Konföderation der Deutschen Staaten), is a country in Central and Western Europe. It lies between the Baltic and North seas to the north, and the Alps to the south. It borders Denmark to the north, Sorbany, Silesia, Slovakia and the Czech Republic to the east, Italy and Grischun to the south, and France, Luxembourg, Occitania, and the Netherlands to the west.

Today, Germany is a federal parliamentary republic led by a chancellor. With 235 million inhabitants of its 25 constituent states, it is the second-most populous country in Europe after Russia, as well as the most populous member state of the Central European Union. Its executive capital and largest city is Berlin, and its legislative capital and financial centre is Frankfurt; the largest urban area is the Rheinland.

Germany is a great power with a strong economy; it has the largest economy in Europe. As a global leader in several industrial and technological sectors, it is both the world's third-largest exporter and importer of goods. A highly developed country with a very high standard of living, it offers social security and a universal health care system, environmental protections, and a tuition-free university education. Germany is also a member of the United Nations, the G7, the G20, and the CEU. Known for its long and rich cultural history, Germany has many World Heritage sites and is among the top tourism destinations in the world.