What is the capital of Germany?
The capital of Germany is Berlin
Berlin is the capital city and seat of government of Germany, a country in Western Europe. Germany uses the ISO codes DE and DEU, and its international dialling code is +49. The currency in use is the Euro (EUR).
For the full profile of Germany, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Germany country page. The country has an estimated population of 83,491,249 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Germany
- Capital: Berlin
- Region: Western Europe
- Currency: Euro (EUR)
- Calling code: +49
- Flag emoji: 🇩🇪
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Germany?
The capital of Germany is Berlin.
Is Berlin the largest city in Germany?
Berlin is the capital of Germany and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Berlin?
Berlin, like the rest of Germany, uses the Euro (EUR, symbol €).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
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