One of Germany's major geographic advantages are the Danube and Rhine River systems that provide efficient transportation of goods.
You can read more about their economies in these articles.
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/fr.html
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/gm.html
What geographic features might create differences in France's and Germany's economies?
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