Germany

Key facts

How Germany ranks

• 2nd most populous country in Europe.
• Shares land borders with 9 countries — 5th most in the world.

Every ranking is computed from the facts above — see the full record tables.

Which countries border Germany?9

• Austria
• Belgium
• Czechia
• Denmark
• France
• Luxembourg
• Netherlands
• Poland
• Switzerland

Germany in the game

Every puzzle gives three clues that exactly one country satisfies. Germany is a household name, so it can be the answer even in easy puzzles. These are the 36 clues from the pool that are true of Germany, rarest first — the fewer countries share a clue, the harder it works for you on the board.

• Has German as an official language1 of 6
• The Rhine flows through it1 of 6
• Has a North Sea coastline1 of 7
• The Alps run through it1 of 7
• Has a Baltic Sea coastline1 of 9
• Borders France1 of 10
• The Danube flows through it1 of 10
• Borders more than 7 countries1 of 11
• Its name begins with “G”1 of 11
• Borders a country that has no other neighbour1 of 15
• Its capital city's name begins with “B”1 of 25
• Uses the euro as its currency1 of 25
• Is a member of the European Union1 of 27
• Lies further north than mainland France1 of 28
• Has more than 50 million people1 of 29
• Has more people than Spain1 of 30
• Is a NATO member1 of 32
• Borders more than 5 countries1 of 33
• Has land below sea level1 of 33
• Reaches further north than 45°N1 of 39
• Borders a monarchy1 of 42
• Borders a member of the European Union1 of 44
• Is in Europe1 of 44
• Its flag contains black1 of 44
• Borders a country spanning more time zones than it does1 of 48
• Borders a member of NATO1 of 53
• Has more people than Australia1 of 54
• Lies further north than Japan1 of 58
• Lies further north than Egypt1 of 76
• Has an area larger than 200,000 km²1 of 84
• Its flag contains yellow or gold1 of 85
• Borders a landlocked country1 of 88
• Borders more than 2 countries1 of 111
• Has exactly one official language1 of 130
• Drives on the right1 of 141
• Has an area smaller than 500,000 km²1 of 144

Common questions about Germany

Which countries border Germany?

Germany shares a land border with 9 countries: Austria, Belgium, Czechia, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland and Switzerland.

What is the capital of Germany?

The capital of Germany is Berlin.

Is Germany landlocked?

No. Germany has a coastline.

What language is spoken in Germany?

Germany has one official language, German.