What is the capital of Germany?

The capital of Germany is Berlin. It has a territory of 357,167 square kilometers, a predominantly temperate climate, and a population of approximately 82.67 million people. It is the most populous country in the European Union, with Germans as the main ethnic group.

Germany’s administrative divisions are divided into three levels: federal, state, and town. There are 16 states and 12,229 towns in Germany.

The German Federal Republic is located in central Europe, bordering Poland and the Czech Republic to the east, Austria and Switzerland to the south, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, and France to the west, Denmark to the north, and the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. The country with the most neighbors in Europe.

Extended information

Berlin is located on the plains of northeastern Germany. The city center coordinates are 52°31′ north latitude and 13°2′ east longitude. Berlin is located at the mouth of the Spree, a tributary of the Elbe River, where it empties into the Havel River. It is about 180 kilometers from the Baltic Sea to the north and 190 kilometers from the Czech Republic to the south, with a total area of ??about 892 square kilometers.

Berlin's terrain is low and flat, but slightly undulating, with an average altitude of 35 meters. The stratum is sandy. The Spree River and a large number of lakes and canals are dotted among them, providing Berlin with abundant groundwater and also making it a city. The Berlin area is heavily forested. The highest natural point is located in Kreuzburg, 66 meters above sea level. The Spree River runs through the city and flows westward into the Havel River.

The latter winds and twists, forming a string of Havel lakes. At the east end are Lake Miguel and other lakes. The large lakes have become the water source of the city, and several large forests are scattered among them.

Berlin has a mild continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters. Average temperatures during June, July and August are between 22°C and 25°C, with maximum temperatures in summer of around 30°C. ?

The Spree River originates from the northern foot of the Lausitz Mountains in the southeast, flows northward through wide swamps, forming many lakes, and joins the Havel River in Berlin. The river has a total length of 403 kilometers and a drainage area of ??10,000 square kilometers. Spring is the flood season. The average annual flow rate near Cottbus is 12 cubic meters/second. The 153 kilometers below Lüben are navigable.

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