Germany is a country located in Central Europe, bordered by several other European countries as well as the Baltic and North Seas. The capital and largest city of Germany is Berlin, which has a population of over 3 million people. The flag of Germany features three equal horizontal bands of black, red and gold. Christianity is the dominant religion in Germany, making up 62% of the population, though Islam and other religions have a growing presence as well. German culture is diverse across its regions but generally involves foods like sausages and beer, and sports like football, basketball and winter sports.