Germany

Definition

Germany is a federal parliamentary republic in central-western Europe. It's known for its high standard of living, strong economy, and rich cultural history.

Analogy

If Europe was an orchestra, Germany would be like the conductor - it's centrally located, influences many other countries around it with its economic power and leadership role within the European Union.

Related terms

European Union (EU): A political and economic union of 27 member states that are located primarily in Europe.

Berlin Wall: A guarded concrete barrier that physically divided Berlin from 1961 to 1989 and symbolized the ideological divide between East and West during the Cold War.

Holocaust: The systematic state-sponsored killing of six million Jewish men, women, and children by Nazi Germany during World War II.