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Germany Neighboring Countries

Germany is located in Western Europe (Europe), with its capital in Berlin. The official language is German. The currency is Euro.

What are the neighboring countries of Germany? Germany shares land borders with 9 countries. These Germany neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Germany at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Germany neighboring countries are: Denmark, Luxembourg, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland, Czechia, Austria and France. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between Germany and its border countries. The map highlights Germany in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Germany

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Germany?

Germany shares land borders with 9 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Germany?

The neighboring countries of Germany are: Denmark, Luxembourg, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland, Czechia, Austria and France.

Which other countries in Europe have the same number of neighbors as Germany?

No other countries in Europe have exactly 9 land borders.

Which countries in Europe have more neighbors than Germany?

Countries in Europe with more than 9 land borders: Russia.

Which countries in Europe have fewer neighbors than Germany?

Countries in Europe with fewer than 9 land borders: Italy, Belarus, Guernsey, Vatican City, Lithuania, Ireland, Finland, Denmark, Moldova, Bulgaria, and 41 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Germany?

The capitals of countries bordering Germany are:
  • Denmark: Copenhagen
  • Luxembourg: Luxembourg
  • Belgium: Brussels
  • Netherlands: Amsterdam
  • Poland: Warsaw
  • Switzerland: Bern
  • Czechia: Prague
  • Austria: Vienna
  • France: Paris

What are the country codes of Germany's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of Germany's neighbors are:
  • Denmark: DK (ISO 2) / DNK (ISO 3)
  • Luxembourg: LU (ISO 2) / LUX (ISO 3)
  • Belgium: BE (ISO 2) / BEL (ISO 3)
  • Netherlands: NL (ISO 2) / NLD (ISO 3)
  • Poland: PL (ISO 2) / POL (ISO 3)
  • Switzerland: CH (ISO 2) / CHE (ISO 3)
  • Czechia: CZ (ISO 2) / CZE (ISO 3)
  • Austria: AT (ISO 2) / AUT (ISO 3)
  • France: FR (ISO 2) / FRA (ISO 3)