| Germany | |
| Official name | Federal Republic of Germany |
| Capital city | Berlin |
| Official language | German |
| Currency | euro |
| National Day | 3 October |
| Population | 82,330,000 |
| Size | 357,104 km² |
| National anthem | Das Lied der Deutschen |
National |
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| Political system | Federal republic |
| Head of state | President Christian Wulff |
| Head of government | Chancellor Angela Merkel |
| Minister of Foreign Affairs | Guido Westerwelle |
| Most recent elections |
Presidential elections: 2009 Parliamentary elections: 2009 |
| Length of mandate |
President: 5 years Parliament: 4 years |
European Union |
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| Date of accession | 18 April 1951 |
| European Commissioner |
Günther Oettinger Energy |
| European Parliament | 99 members |