Germany
- Region
- Europe
- Area
- 357,114 km²
- Capital
- Berlin
- ISO
- DE
What the flag means
The colors have no official meaning. Black, red, and gold spread in the 19th century as the flag of the movement for German unity and freedom.
Fun facts
- FlagThe black, red, and gold of Germany’s flag are said to come from the uniform colors of a volunteer corps in the Napoleonic Wars.
- GeographyGermany shares borders with 9 countries, including Denmark and France.
- CultureJohannes Gutenberg, who spread movable-type printing in Europe, was from Mainz, Germany.
- CultureMunich’s Oktoberfest began as a celebration of the Bavarian crown prince’s wedding in 1810.
