Germany

Area: 357,022 km ²

Population: 82,329,758

Official name: Federal Republic of Germany (German: Bundesrepublik Deutschland)

Capital: Berlin

Modern Germany was founded October 3, 1990, it was created by the reunification of the GDR and the Federal Republic.
The country has the largest population in the countries of the EU and is one of the most densely populated countries in Europe, with more than 230 inhabitants per km2.

Climate

Germany’s climate varies from the North to the South. In the north there is a strong Maritime climate to a more mountainous climate in the south. North and Central Germany have mild summers and cool wet winters. In the south the summers are warmer, but winters are colder and there's lots of snow.

Currency
Euro

Language

German – but in the far north and south strong dialects exist, e.g. Bavarian.) German is the 7th most spoken language in the world and is spoken by approximately 120 million people.

Power / Signal Network
A European 3 pin power plug is used.

Culture

In the past, Germany was the land of the philosophers, writers and poets. Goethe, Hesse, Nietzsche, Tucholsky and many others were German.
The capital Berlin is the center of culture in Germany. Including: Theaters, concerts, operas, theater, visual arts, the International Film Festival, and Jazz. The city is also a well-known center for techno music.

People

Germans are well-known for being on time. If you have an appointment, then they will be there at the time stated. They are usually very well mannered. In East Germany, communism is still noticeable. The architecture is quite boring, and is still very similar to communism. The population from the former East Germany suffers from the influence. In the '60s and '70s, many immigrants came to Germany as guest workers, followed by their families. This is also reflected in the culture of the country.The foreigners are often poorly integrated into society. The Kreuzberg district of Berlin, the largest Turkish population outside Turkey.

Religion
63% Christians
Muslims 3.7%

Airports/ Car rental

Germany can be reached easily; it is connected with all other major European capitals.
For those who travel by car, it is also easily accessible. It is also free to use the roads unlike in Austria and Switzerland where you must buy a sticker to travel on the roads.
You just require a driving license to rent a car and you can do this from all airports and most major train stations.

Public transport
Germany has an excellent public transport network, covering 38,000km throughout the country. Since December 2002, there is the new high-speed link between Frankfurt and Cologne, which allows you to reach the two cities in just 70 minutes. For more information, visit the website of the German Railways.
In the big cities you can travel easily by bus, subway and bicycle. A bicycle is a great way to get around in smaller towns and villages.

Taxis
In big cities there are taxis outside airports, train stations and around the city.

Events
 
Germany has a calendar full of events throughout the year. Here are some of the most important:

February – The Berlin Film Festival
March –The Hamburg Cathedral
September – Oktoberfest in Munich
December – Christmas in celebrated with picturesque Christmas markets

Culinary Specialities
Germany is not normally known for its fine cuisine. Food is mainly base on basics like meat, potatoes and cabbage. Popular German dishes include sausage, potato salad, and sauerkraut.

In recent years German cuisine has experienced a change, influenced by immigration you will find lots of Turkish and Asian influences.

Furthermore, Germany is world renowned for its beer tradition. This tradition began with the ancient Germanic tribes, and was continued by the monks.

Attractions

Berlin has a rich cultural heritage. The whole country has a total of 20 UNESCO world heritage sites, including the medieval town of Lübeck, castles on the banks of the Rhein (Cologne, Speyer) and magnificent monasteries (Lorsch , Isle of Reichenau).
Germany is also the ideal place for those who enjoy the outdoors and sporting activities. or those who want to enjoy the numerous beer gardens you can participate in numerous events and festivals in cities or villages.

For more information on events, cities, museums, monuments, etc. check the website of the German Tourism Board.