Germany is a Country in the MoriAtlas geographic dataset. It is used as a structured place record for organizing nearby regions, countries, and protected-area discovery, and where relevant it can also act as part of the broader geographic area of Europe.

How large and how populated is Germany?

Germany covers approximately 357,022 square kilometers and has an available population figure of 83,491,249, recorded for 2,025. Taken together, these numbers give a much better sense of the location’s real scale than either figure would on its own.

Which countries or regions are associated with Germany?

Germany is associated with the following country or countries: Germany. Where more detailed internal geography is available, it is also associated with the following region or regions: Alb-Donau-Kreis, Ammerland, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Baden-Württemberg, Barnim District, Bautzen, Bavaria, Berlin. This helps show whether the location is narrowly bounded or connected to a wider network of places.

What are the official and native names of Germany?

The official name of Germany is Federal Republic of Germany, and its native name is Deutschland. These naming forms add useful legal, linguistic, and local context beyond the shorter common name used in English interfaces.

What language and time zone information is associated with Germany?

Germany is associated with the following language codes: de, and with the time zone Europe/Berlin. These are practical metadata points that help the place profile work better across localization, search, and international geographic browsing.

What geographic character defines Germany?

Germany is classified in the dataset as a coastal location. Coastal geography often shapes climate patterns, settlement history, access routes, and the broader natural identity of a place.

What are the main country facts for Germany?

For Germany, the capital is Berlin, the largest city is Berlin, and the associated currency code is EUR. Together, these facts provide a quick practical snapshot of the country beyond its place on the map.

What codes identify Germany in geographic datasets?

Germany is identified by the ISO code DE and the country code DE. These standard identifiers are especially useful when connecting MoriAtlas place records to other structured geographic or statistical systems.

Which regions are associated with Germany?

Germany is associated with the following region or regions: Alb-Donau-Kreis, Ammerland, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Baden-Württemberg, Barnim District, Bautzen, Bavaria, Berlin. This is useful for moving from a country-level overview into more detailed regional park discovery.

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Browse and navigate the mapped protected landscapes and regional geography of Germany.

Germany: parks and protected areas

Germany's national parks reach from the Wadden Sea's coastal islands to Bavarian Forest woodland and Berchtesgaden's Alpine lakes and mountains. Their different settings reveal how protected habitats change from the North Sea to the Alps.

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National Parks in Germany: A Data Snapshot of the Protected Area System

Comparing geographic scale, climate zones, and establishment history across conservation areas.

Users can browse aggregate metrics representing known national parks in Germany, including estimated total area, median park sizes, and establishment ages. Comparing current atlas records by ecological habitats, climate zones, and formal designations highlights the structural diversity of the country's conservation landscapes.

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Explore the Mapped Geography and Protected Landscape Distribution Across Germany

Germany National Parks and Protected Areas: A Comprehensive Atlas Overview

MoriAtlas provides a structured atlas entry point for Germany, showcasing its diverse national parks and protected areas. Navigate the geographic spread of conservation landscapes, understanding their regional distribution and ecological significance within the Federal Republic. This country-level view serves as a foundation for discovering the breadth of Germany's protected terrain.

Germany is a federal republic in Western and Central Europe with a population of over 83 million across sixteen constituent states. It is Europe's largest economy by nominal GDP and a major global exporter and importer. The capital is Berlin, and the country borders Denmark, Poland, Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a developed country and major global power in Western and Central Europe. It is the most populous member state of the European Union with over 82 million residents according to the 2022 census. Germany has a strong industrial economy and is a leader in scientific and technological sectors. The nation is bordered by nine countries and has coastlines on both the Baltic and North Seas, with the Alps in the southern region. The capital and largest city is Berlin.

Largest city:Berlin

Currency code:EUR

ISO code:DE

Parks count

1,251

Capital

Berlin

Area

357,022 km²

Population

83,491,249 (2,025)

Coastal

Island

Mountainous

Landlocked

Park atlas1,251 parks

Explore the mapped protected landscapes and conservation areas across Germany's diverse terrain

National Parks and Protected Areas in Germany: A Comprehensive Geographic Atlas

Navigate through a detailed atlas of Germany's national parks and significant protected areas. This geography-first resource allows for structured discovery of conservation landscapes, from coastal wetlands to mountainous terrains. Understand the scope of Germany's natural heritage and plan your exploration of its protected areas through this dedicated country view.

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National parkSchleswig-Holstein

Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park: Germany's Largest Protected Tidal Landscape

Explore the mapped geography of this vital North Sea national park.

Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park is a monumental protected area, recognized globally as a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its extraordinary tidal wetland ecosystem. This page offers detailed insights into its geographic scope, from the North Frisian Islands to the Elbe estuary, highlighting the dynamic interplay of mudflats, salt marshes, and coastal terrain. Discover the park's critical role as a migratory bird flyway and marine nursery, providing rich data for geographic and atlas exploration of this unique North Sea protected landscape.

Area: 4,410 km²
Established: 1985
IUCN: II
Visitors: 1.7M annual

Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park Atlas

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National parkGermany

Bavarian Forest National Park

Explore mapped terrain and protected park boundaries in Germany.

Bavarian Forest National Park, in Germany. Landscapes: mountains, forests, and woodlands.

Area: 242.45 km²
Established: 1970
IUCN: II
Visitors: 1.3M annual

Bavarian Forest National Park Protected Landscape

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National parkMecklenburg-Vorpommern

Jasmund National Park

Explore the protected geography of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's Rügen island.

Jasmund National Park, in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Landscapes: cliffs, forests, and coasts.

Area: 30 km²
Established: 1990
IUCN: II
Visitors: 300K annual

Jasmund National Park protected landscape

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National parkGermany

Saxon Switzerland National Park: Protected Area Geography and Map Exploration

Discover its mapped boundaries and regional landscape context.

Saxon Switzerland National Park, a protected national park in Germany, offers a distinct focus for geographic and atlas-based discovery. This page details the park's specific protected landscape, its mapped boundaries, and its contribution to the regional geography. MoriAtlas allows for in-depth exploration of such natural areas, providing essential context for understanding their place within broader natural systems and mapped terrains.

Area: 93.5 km²
Established: 1990
IUCN: II
Visitors: 1.7M annual

Saxon Switzerland National Park Atlas

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National parkLower Saxony

Harz National Park

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Harz National Park, in Lower Saxony, Germany. Landscapes: mountains, forests, and woodlands.

Area: 247 km²
Established: 2006
IUCN: II
Visitors: 4M annual

Harz National Park Protected Landscape

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National parkLower Saxony

Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park

Explore mapped boundaries, intertidal zones, and Lower Saxony's natural terrain.

Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park, in Lower Saxony, Germany. Landscapes: wetlands, beaches, and dunes.

Area: 345.8 km²
Established: 1986
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Lower Saxon Wadden Sea National Park Atlas

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National parkBavaria

Berchtesgaden National Park

Mapped natural terrain and protected area exploration.

Berchtesgaden National Park, in Bavaria, Germany. Landscapes: mountains, valleys, and lakes.

Area: 210 km²
Established: 1978
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Berchtesgaden National Park Protected Area

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National parkMecklenburg-Vorpommern

Müritz National Park

Germany's largest national park: mapped boundaries and terrain.

Müritz National Park, in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Landscapes: forests, lakes, and wetlands.

Area: 318 km²
Established: 1990
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Müritz National Park Protected Landscape

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National parkThuringia

Hainich National Park

Regional geography and primeval forest boundaries

Hainich National Park, in Thuringia, Germany. Landscapes: forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Area: 75 km²
Established: 1997
IUCN: II
Relief: Upland

Hainich National Park Geography

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National parkHamburg

Hamburg Wadden Sea National Park

Explore the mapped geography of this unique coastal national park.

Hamburg Wadden Sea National Park, in Hamburg, Germany. Landscapes: coasts, dunes, and islands.

Area: 137.5 km²
Established: 1990
IUCN: II
Relief: Lowland

Hamburg Wadden Sea National Park Atlas

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National parkHesse

Kellerwald-Edersee National Park

Mapped boundaries and geographic context for this German national park.

Kellerwald-Edersee National Park, in Hesse, Germany. Landscapes: mountains, hills, and forests.

Area: 76.88 km²
Established: 2004
IUCN: II
Relief: Highland

Kellerwald-Edersee National Park Atlas

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National parkBaden-Württemberg

Black Forest National Park

Explore the mapped boundaries and landscape context of this protected area.

Black Forest National Park, in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Landscapes: mountains, lakes, and rivers.

Area: 100.62 km²
Established: 2014
IUCN: II
Relief: Mountain

Black Forest National Park Protected Area

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Landscape and environment

Understand how Germany is shaped by terrain, ecosystems, and seasonal conditions

Germany geography, nature, climate, and landscape context for park-focused travel research

Explore the physical geography, natural setting, and climate patterns of Germany through a location-first overview built for travel research, national park discovery, and broader regional context. This section helps explain how landscapes, habitats, and environmental conditions shape what people search for, where they travel, and how they experience protected areas in Germany.

Germany geography and landscape

Germany is located in Western and Central Europe, spanning 357,022 km². It borders Denmark to the north, Poland and the Czech Republic to the east, Austria and Switzerland to the south, and France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands to the west. The country has coastlines on the Baltic Sea and North Sea to the north, with the Alps located in the southern region.

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Ways to explore Germany

Useful phrases, related topics, and discovery prompts connected to Germany.

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Visualize the Geographic Distribution of Germany's National Parks and Protected Landscapes

Germany National Parks Map: Explore Protected Areas and Park Locations Across German Geography

Browse a geographic overview of Germany's national parks and other significant protected areas, understanding their spatial arrangement across diverse German terrain. This interactive map preview serves as a crucial atlas entry point, enabling detailed exploration of Germany's conservation landscapes and regional park contexts.

Open Germany National Parks Map

Natural feature types

Explore the Geographic Diversity of Natural Features in Germany

Continue identifying natural landmarks and terrain formations within the protected areas of Germany. This MoriAtlas collection offers a focused view on the regional distribution of landscapes, bridging the gap between park boundaries and national geographic context through structured observation.

Common questions about Germany's national park geography and protected area distribution.

Frequently Asked Questions About National Parks in Germany: Understanding Protected Landscapes

Gain answers to common questions regarding Germany's national parks, their geographic distribution, and the broader context of protected natural areas. Discover foundational knowledge about specific park types, conservation efforts, and regional park significance across the diverse German landscape.

Other countries

Discover and compare protected landscapes, mapped terrain, and national park systems across Central and Western European nations.

Explore National Parks and Protected Areas Across Europe, Beyond Germany's Borders

Browse an extensive atlas of national parks and protected areas situated in countries bordering Germany and throughout the wider European continent. This broader country-level view facilitates comparative geographic exploration and deeper understanding of conservation landscapes across diverse European territories.

Czech Republic: parks and protected areas

Parks and protected areas in Czech Republic, including NP Šumava and KRNAP.

259 parks

Czechia National Parks and Protected Areas

Denmark: parks and protected areas

Parks and protected areas in Denmark, including Wadden Sea and Thy.

89 parks

Denmark National Parks and Protected Areas

Netherlands: parks and protected areas

Parks and protected areas in Netherlands, including Hoge Veluwe and Zuid-Kennemerland.

51 parks

Netherlands Protected Areas Atlas

Switzerland: parks and protected areas

Parks and protected areas in Switzerland, including Swiss National Park and Entlebuch.

42 parks

Switzerland National Parks Atlas

Austria: parks and protected areas

Parks and protected areas in Austria, including Neusiedler See and Hohe Tauern.

22 parks

Austria National Parks and Protected Areas

Belgium: parks and protected areas

Parks and protected areas in Belgium, including Hoge Kempen and Zwin.

13 parks

National Parks in Belgium Atlas

Luxembourg: parks and protected areas

Parks and protected areas in Luxembourg, including Haff Réimech and Haard.

12 parks

Luxembourg Protected Areas Atlas

Liechtenstein: parks and protected areas

Parks and protected areas in Liechtenstein, including Gampriner See and Ruggeller Riet.

2 parks

Liechtenstein National Parks and Protected Areas

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Protected area types

Continue Exploring Germany's Park Designation Landscape and Protected Area Geography

Delve deeper into Germany's structured protected area information by continuing to explore its represented designation categories. This route offers a foundation for understanding the classification systems that define Germany's natural preserves, providing context for further atlas-based discovery of specific park boundaries and their geographic settings across the federal republic.

Germany Protected Area Designations

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