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- The Prime Minister interacted with the Indian community in Munich, Germany.
- Thousands of Indians living in Germany participated in the event.
- PM highlighted India’s growth story and also mentioned various initiatives undertaken by the Indian government to achieve the development goals.
- PM appreciated the Indian diaspora for acting as brand ambassadors for India’s success.
Germany
- Germany is formally known as the Federal Republic of Germany.
- It is located in Central Europe.
- It is the 2nd most populous country in Europe after Russia.
- It is the most populous country in the European Union.
- Germany is located between the Baltic and North Sea in the north.
- Germany shares borders with;
- The Alps in the South.
- Denmark in the north.
- Poland and the Czech Republic in the east.
- Austria and Switzerland in the south.
- France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands in the west.
- It is the 7th largest country in Europe.
- Most people follow Christianity.
- The official language is German.
- The capital is Berlin; it is also the largest city.
- Germany has the largest economy in Europe.
- It is the world's 4th-largest economy by nominal GDP and the 5th-largest by Purchasing power parities (PPPs).
- It is both the world's third-largest exporter and importer of goods.
- It is categorised as a developed country, it ranks very high on the Human Development Index.
- Areas of Rhine, Danube and Elbe are rich in natural resources including iron ore, coal, potash, timber, lignite, uranium, copper, natural gas, salt, nickel, etc.