Vokietijos

Vokietija, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a sovereign state in Central Europe. It is the second-most populous country in Europe after Russia, and the most populous member state of the European Union. The country's capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany's territory covers 357,022 square kilometers (137,847 sq mi) and is divided into sixteen federal states. It is bordered by 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.

Germany's history is long and complex, marked by periods of unification, division, and significant cultural and scientific contributions. The modern German state was formed in 1871, but its origins can be traced back to the Holy Roman Empire. Following World War II, Germany was divided into West Germany and East Germany. The two states reunified in 1990.

Economically, Germany is a major global power, possessing the largest economy in Europe and the fourth-largest by nominal GDP worldwide. It is renowned for its high-quality engineering, manufacturing, and automotive industries. Germany is a founding member of the European Union and a prominent member of NATO. Its political system is a federal parliamentary republic, with a president as head of state and a chancellor as head of government.