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About Germany
Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe. It is the second-most populous country in Europe after Russia, and the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany is situated between the Baltic and North seas to the north, and the Alps to the south; it covers an area of 357,022 square kilometres (137,847 sq mi), with a population of over 83 million within its 16 constituent states. It borders Denmark to the north, Poland and the Czech Republic to the east, Austria and Switzerland to the south, and France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands to the west. The nation’s capital and largest city is Berlin, and its financial center is Frankfurt; the largest urban area is the Ruhr.
Germany is a great power with a strong economy; it has the largest economy in Europe, the world’s fourth-largest economy by nominal GDP, and the fifth-largest by PPP. As a global leader in several industrial, scientific and technological sectors, it is both the world’s third-largest exporter and importer of goods. As a developed country, which ranks very high on the Human Development Index, it offers social security and a universal health care system, environmental protections, and a tuition-free university education.
Germany is the ninth most visited country in the world as of 2017, with 37.4 million visits. Berlin has become the third most visited city destination in Europe. Domestic and international travel and tourism combined directly contribute over €105.3 billion to German GDP. Including indirect and induced impacts, the industry supports 4.2 million jobs.
Germany’s most visited and popular landmarks include Cologne Cathedral, the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag, the Dresden Frauenkirche, Neuschwanstein Castle, Heidelberg Castle, the Wartburg, and Sanssouci Palace. The Europa-Park near Freiburg is Europe’s second most popular theme park resort. (Wikipedia: Germany)
A special thank you to Oculus Films who also is on our England pages. Check out their other videos with the link above. Also check out the Visit Germany tab for the Official Travel site.
Country Planning Guide
Map of Germany
Regions of Germany
- Baden-Württemberg~ one of the most beautiful in the country. The Constance Lake and the Black Forest are some of the region’s main attractions
- Bavaria~incredible landscapes, magnificent palaces such as the famous Neuschwanstein and the Linderhof and the Alps with the highest peak of Germany, Zugspitze
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Berlin is the capital of Germany and one of the city-state of the country. It is full of attractions, history and has a great cultural diversity]
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Brandenburg is the state of Germany that extends around the capital of Germany, Berlin.The capital of Brandenburg is Potsdam, located in an area of beautiful forests and lakes. This former residence of Prussian rulers is lined with palaces and gardens
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Bremen is a city-state composed of the municipalities of Bremen and Bremerhaven. The monuments of Bremen attract thousands of visitors every year
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Hamburg is a city-state and the second largest city of Germany by number of inhabitants. It has the most important maritime port in the country. It is considered one of the largest shopping and cultural centers in Europe and an important tourist center with many attractions
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Hessen is the fifth largest state by number of inhabitants of Germany. It is one of the most dynamic regions in Europe and one of the great economic centers of the country. Wiesbaden is the capital of the state, but the best-known city is Frankfurt. Bergstrasse and Rheingau are among the best wine and fruit growing areas in the country.y. Hessen is the fifth largest state by number of inhabitants of Germany. It is one of the most dynamic regions in Europe and one of the great economic centers of the country Wiesbaden is the capital of the state, but the best-known city is Frankfurt Bergstrasse and Rheingau are among the best wine and fruit growing areas in the country
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The state of Lower Saxony is the second largest on surface in Germany. The state capital Hannover is home to several important fairs and has several attractions. Another tourist attraction of the region are the 7 East Frisian Islands.
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The state of North Rhine-Westphalia is the most populous in Germany.vcDüsseldorf is the capital of the state famous for its wide streets and elegant shops. Other major and important cities in the region are Bonn, Cologne, Essen, Dortmund, Bochum, Münster, Duisburg.
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Rhineland-Palatinate is located in the heart of the Rheinische Schiefergebirge (mountain range). The legendary Rhine Valley between Bingen and Bonn is known for its wine and imposing castles. It is one of the most beautiful landscapes in the country. At the foot of the Pfälzerwald is the “Wine Route“. Among the main cities are Mainz (state capital), Ludwigshafen, Koblenz and Kaiserslautern.
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Rhineland-Palatinate is located in the heart of the Rheinische Schiefergebirge (mountain range). The legendary Rhine Valley between Bingen and Bonn is known for its wine and imposing castles. It is one of the most beautiful landscapes in the country. At the foot of the Pfälzerwald is the “Wine Route“ Among the main cities are Mainz (state capital), Ludwigshafen, Koblenz and Kaiserslautern.
- The Saxony is the most populous state of the eastern Federated States. The triangle formed by the cities of Dresden, Leipzig and Chemnitz was the industrial heart of Germany until World War II. The state capital is Dresden, which has become a top tourist destination and attracts thousands of tourists every year. The Saxony region is famous for its palaces, magnificent parks and historic gardens. Another famous attraction is the “Saxony Wine Route” which covers approximately 60 km.
- The state of SaxonyAnhalt has a short history, existed between 1947 and 1952 and was re-founded after the Unification of Germany. The Elbe bathes these lands for about 300 km. The state capital is Magdeburg.
- The state of Schleswig-Holstein is the only one covering two seas, the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. The capital of the state is Kiel. Lübeck is known for its medieval settlement. The Helgoland Island in the North Sea and the North Frisian Islands are holiday paradises.
- The state of Thuringia is located in the geographical center of Germany. The state capital is Erfurt known as the city of flowers. Weimar was the European capital of culture in 1999. It is known by the great names of the German culture that lived there during the romanticism like Goethe and Schiller.
- The Thuringian Cultural Heritage is a major tourist base. The “Classic Route” features a 300-kilometer tour of the main monuments and landmarks of the time when Thuringia was the nucleus of the artistic and literary life.
Geography Now
For a hilarious yet informative few minutes on Germany, check out Geography Now. Paul Barbato & friends will enlighten you on geography, history, people, and other interesting facts. Click HERE to see their other videos as Geography Now works through the alphabet of countries.
Also, click Visit Germany below for the country’s official travel site.
What to Know Before You Go
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Top 10 Germany ~ Ryan Shirley
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Germany by Touropa
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Get Inspired - German Recipes!
