What Are People From Germany Called?

Name: Germany
Address: Central Europe, Germany

Central Europe, Germany

Germany

People from Germany are called:

People from Germany are called German.

Demonym:

German

Pronunciation:

/ˈdʒɜːrmən/

About Germany

Capital city: Berlin.
EU founding member since 1958, Euro area member since 1999.
Economic powerhouse of Europe with strong industrial base.
Federal republic known for engineering, philosophy, and beer.

Quick Facts

Population:: 84,552,242 (2024 est.)
Country:: Germany
Region:: Central Europe

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Etymology & Origin

From the Latin 'Germania', used by Romans to describe the tribes beyond the Rhine River.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

France

southwest of Germany

People are called:

French

Poland

east of Germany

People are called:

Polish

Austria

south of Germany

People are called:

Austrian

Quick Facts

Population:: 84,552,242 (2024 est.)
Country:: Germany
Region:: Central Europe

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