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How Big Is Germany?

Germany, located in Europe, is the 62nd largest country in the world, covering approximately 357,022 square kilometers (137,847 square miles). That's roughly the same size as Montana. It is home to approximately 84.3 million people.

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357,022 km²
137,847 sq mi
#62 of 236 countries
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Germany's Geography

Of its total area, 348,672 km² is land and 8,350 km² (2.3%) is water. Germany has approximately 2,389 km of coastline. Within Europe, Germany is the 5th largest of 50 countries, sitting between Sweden and Finland. With 236 people per km², it is less densely populated than the European average of 627 per km².

How Far Across Is Germany?

Germany stretches approximately 862 km (536 mi) from north to south — roughly the distance from Chicago to New York, and 639 km (397 mi) from east to west — roughly the distance from Paris to Berlin. At highway speeds, it would take roughly 7 hours to drive across.

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How Big Is Germany Compared to Well-Known Places?

Place Area vs Germany
South Korea 99,720 km² (38,502 sq mi) 3.6× smaller
New York 122,283 km² (47,214 sq mi) 2.9× smaller
Florida 139,670 km² (53,927 sq mi) 2.6× smaller
United Kingdom 243,610 km² (94,058 sq mi) 32% smaller
Germany 357,022 km² (137,847 sq mi)
Montana 376,979 km² (145,552 sq mi) about the same size
Japan 377,915 km² (145,914 sq mi) about the same size
California 403,882 km² (155,940 sq mi) 13% larger
France 551,500 km² (212,935 sq mi) 54% larger

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Germany at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 357,022 km² (137,847 sq mi)
World Size Rank #62 of 236
Capital Berlin
Population Density 236 per km²
Population 84.3 million people
Coastline 2,389 km
Life Expectancy 81.5 years
GDP per Capita $61,900 USD