Germany

Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe. It is the second-most populous country in Europe after Russia, and the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany is situated between the Baltic and North seas to the north, and the Alps to the south; it covers an area of 357,022 square kilometres, with a population of over 83 million within its 16 constituent states. It borders Denmark to the north, Poland and the Czech Republic to the east, Austria and Switzerland to the south, and France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands to the west. The nation's capital and largest city is Berlin, and its financial centre is Frankfurt; the largest urban area is the Ruhr. Various Germanic tribes have inhabited the northern parts of modern Germany since classical antiquity. A region named Germania was documented before AD 100. In the 10th century, German territories formed a central part of the Holy Roman Empire.

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Germany signs Artemis Accords

Germany signs on to NASA's Artemis Accords for moon exploration

NASA Welcomes Germany as Newest Artemis Accords Signatory

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Study in three countries (Netherlands, US, and Germany) examines how prominent cases of sexual harassment influence public opinion: The Cases of Cosby, Trump, and Weinstein

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