Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a federal parliamentary republic in Central Europe with a population of over 83 million. It is a developed country with the largest economy in Europe by nominal GDP and a significant global exporter. Berlin is the capital, and the country features diverse landscapes from the North Sea and Baltic Sea in the north to the Alps in the south, including the Black Forest and major rivers like the Rhine. Germany is known for its strong engineering, car manufacturing, and as a founding member and leader within the European Union.