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West Germany

West Ger·ma·ny [ wèst júrmənee ] former republic of western Europe from 1945 to 1990, formed from the territories of Germany occupied by the U.S., British, and French forces at the end of World War II. In 1990 it was reunited with East Germany.
Area: 248,577 sq km (95,976 sq mi.) 
Official name  Federal Republic of Germany

West Ger·man noun, adjective
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