Germany (Finlandia)

Germany, officially the German Empire, is a country in Central Europe, lying between the Baltic and North Seas, the Alps, and the Rhine. It is bordered to the east by the Netherlands, Belgium, and France; to the south by Switzerland and Austria-Hungary; to the east by Poland (which separates its territory via the Danzig corridor); and to the north by Denmark-Norway. With a population of about 80 million, it is one of the largest countries by population in continental Europe.

Germany is a Federal Constitutional Monarchy with a long history of democratic government. Its current Kaiser is Friedrich II. The current Chancellor is Angela Merkel, who has held that position since 2005, making her both one of the longest-serving Chancellors and the first female Chancellor. Politically, culturally, and financially, Berlin is the capital. It is also the largest city, with a population of almost 4 million. Other cities include Hamburg and Munich, both notable financial centres. Like most Western European nations, Germany is largely urbanised. Most of the country has a mild, Oceanic climate, with the natural environment split between forests and arable land. Significant Alpine environments also exist in the south.