The Federal Republic of Germany is located in the heart of Europe , linking the west with the east, the north with the south. The most densely-populated country in Europe , Germany has been flanked by nine neighbouring states since the unification of the two German states in 1990. An integral part of the European Union and NATO, Germany is a partner to the central and eastern European states that are en route to becoming part of a united Europe .
The Federal Republic of Germany covers an area of 357,022 square kilometres. The longest distance from north to south as the crow flies is 876 kilometers, and from west to east, 640 kilometers. There are some 82.6 million people living in Germany ; the country boasts a great cultural diversity and special region-specific qualities, charming towns and attractive landscapes.
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