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Table Of Contents
  1. Introduction
  2. Country Information
  3. Coat of arms
  4. Flag map
  5. Country motto
  6. National animal
  7. National flower
  8. National bird
  9. Rest of national symbols
  10. State symbols
  11. Neighbouring countries
  12. Proverbs & sayings
  13. Compare with other countries
  14. Location

By Naeem Noor | Updated on April 14, 2024

Reviewed by Rittika

Located at the heart of Europe, the Federal Republic of Germany is one of the world’s most economically powered countries. Being a core part of the European Union, Germany borders nine neighbors more than any other country in Europe. The capital is Berlin, located in northeastern Germany. Today every one person out of ten in Germany is from a foreign country, while about two-thirds of Germans are Christians. Germany uses the “Euro,” the official monetary unit of the European Union. The country code is +49, and the country’s official domain is “.de”.

“The Federal Eagle” with black feathers, red feet, and a beak is Germany’s national symbol, the national animal of germany, and the national bird. The national emblem is also the federal eagle on a golden background. The German flag consists of horizontal stripes of the national colors black, red, and golden. The 3rd of October, the national day (also called the German Unity Day), is East and West Germany’s reunification in 1990.

Having one of the highest beer consumption rates globally, Germany has a significant beer culture. So the Lager beer is the country’s national drink, and it is one of the national symbols. Oktoberfest is a globally famous beer festival in southern Germany where the national dress “Drindl” and the national dance “Schuhplattler” are commonly found throughout the festival. “Drindl” and “Scuhplatter” are part of the Bavarian (south Germany) village culture. Germany’s national dish is “Sauerbraten, “ a heavily marinated German roasted meat. The national fruit, the apple, is the most consumed fruit in the country. “The Cyani flower” and “the Oak Tree” are also national symbols and the most grown flower and trees.

Germany is called “the land of poets and thinkers.” The national poets, the romantics, Friedrich Schiller and Johan Wolfgang von Goethe, are only two of the poets and thinkers from Germany who determined the history of literature and philosophy. The Cologne Cathedral is also a national symbol, and the country’s national monument is the largest gothic cathedral in northern Europe. Tannenberg Memorial is the most visited museum and the national mausoleum.

The country’s cultural musical instrument is the lute. The national sport is football in which Germans are very successful being the holder of 4 World Cups. Lufthansa is the national airline that is one of the world’s biggest airlines.

– Learn about Germany flag color codes and their meanings –
– Further information regarding the symbols and knowledge of Germany can be found in the table of contents –

Author

  • Naeem Noor

    As a graduate in Modern Literature, my fascination with symbolism, especially the symbolism of nations, drives my work at SymbolHunt. Through my articles, I passionately delve into the hidden meanings behind national emblems and motifs. Drawing on my expertise in language and culture, I invite readers to join me on a journey of exploration into the rich tapestry of symbolism that defines our world, fostering a deeper appreciation for our shared cultural heritage.

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Country information

Former name(s) Holy Roman Empire
Official name(s) Federal Republic of Germany
Alternative name(s) Federal Republic of Germany (official, English)
Regional location Central Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea and the North Sea, between the Netherlands and Poland, south of Denmark
Country name etymology Unknown
Climate Temperate and marine; cool, cloudy, wet winters and summers; occasional warm mountain (foehn) wind
Terrain Lowlands in the north, uplands in center, Bavarian Alps in south
Population 83,783,942
National Day 3 Oct 1949
Language(s) German
Religion Christianity
Country code +49
Literacy rate 99%
Currency Euro
Capital city Berlin
ISO DEU
Domain(TLD) .de
Ethnicity Sorbs, Saxons, Croats, Afro-Germans, Jewish, Turkish, Austrians and Frisians
Head of government Chancellor
Nationality German
Driving side Drive on the Right-hand side
Date format yyy/mm/dd
Total area 357,022 km² (137,847 sq mi)
Timezone UTC+1 (CET)
Average elevation 263 m (863 ft)
Coastline 2,389 Km
Mains electricity 230 V
Emergency telephone numbers Emergency Telephone Numbers

Coat of arms

Flag map of Germany

Flag map of Germany

Motto of Germany

No official motto

National animal of Germany

The National animal of Germany is Black Eagle

National Animal of Germany - Black Eagle

National flower of Germany

The National flower of Germany is Knapweed. Botanical name is Centaurea Cyanus.

National flower of Germany - Knapweed

National bird of Germany

The National bird of Germany is Federal Eagle

National bird of Germany - Federal Eagle

Rest of the National symbols of Germany 👇

Neighbouring countries of Germany

German Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.

Buying is cheaper than asking.

Brandy is as lead in the morning, silver at noon, and gold at night.

Both noble and common blood are the same color.

Boredom is the father of all sins.

Birds of prey do not sing.

Big trees cast more shadow than fruit.

Between the anvil and the hammer.

Better twice remembered than once forgotten.

Better one living word than a hundred dead ones.

Better no spoon than no soup.

Better is better.

Better ask twice than go wrong once.

Better an empty purse than an empty head.

Better a good hanging than a bad marriage.

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