THE COUNTRY
A country where the echoes of history are woven into the fabric of modernity, Germany is a testament to resilience and innovation. From the medieval spires of its ancient cathedrals to the sleek lines of its cutting-edge technology, Germany balances tradition with progress. The country's rich cultural tapestry is a mosaic of Beethoven's symphonies and Bauhaus avant-garde design. Its cities, from the storied streets of Berlin to the charming avenues of Munich, exude a vibrant energy that reflects both a turbulent past and a dynamic present.
Germany's landscapes, from the serene beauty of the Black Forest to the dramatic vistas of the Rhine, provide a picturesque backdrop to a nation renowned for its precision engineering and intellectual rigour. With a spirit that is both reflective and forward-looking, Germany is not just a place on the map, but a profound exploration of the interplay between history and the future.
- Brandenburg Gate;
- Cologne Cathedral;
- Black Forest;
- Neuschwanstein Castle;
- Miniatur Wunderland & Historic Port of Hamburg;
- Heidelberg;
- Dresden;
- Nuremberg;
- Munich;
- Saxon Switzerland State Park;
- Rhine Valley;
- Berlin's Museum Island;
- Rothenburg and the Romantic Road
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- Finest Onboard Catering
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TO BE KNOWN
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The State's CapitalBerlin
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Time ZoneUTC+1
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Telephone Code49
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Total Area357 022 Km2
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Population84 316 622
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Main LanguagesGerman
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CurrencyEuros (EUR)
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GDP Per CapitaUSD 53200
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Airports539
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Heliports23
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Temperate and marine; cool, cloudy, wet winters and summers; occasional warm mountain (foehn) wind
German 86.3%, Turkish 1.8%, Polish 1%, Syrian 1%, Romanian 1%, other/stateless/unspecified 8.9% (2020 est.)
Punctuality is considered a virtue in Germany. It is polite to telephone and let your host know if you will be more than 15 minutes late.
Sauerbraten — beef braised in a marinade typically consisting of red wine vinegar, cloves, nutmeg, peppercorns, cinnamon, ginger, and juniper berries and simmered in a pot for several hours; typically served with potato dumplings and red cabbage.
Leading EU service-based export-driven economy; highly skilled and educated labor force; fairly fiscally conservative; energy-related economic disruptions due to Russian gas cessations; increased defense spending and rising debts.
