GERMANY

CREST & FLAG

National Day 3rd October

CURRENCY

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VISA

Most travelers don't need a visa. Check with the nearest German Embassy or Immigration office. Don't forget to check what the immigration officer stamps in your passport.

DID-INTERNET-GMT

DID 00

Country Code (49)

Internet (de)

GMT + 1 (summer)

GMT + 2 (winter)

ELECTRICITY

240 V 50 HZ

HOTELS

The beautiful medieval town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber

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FACTS & DATA

State: Federal Republic

Head of State: President

Head of Government: Chancellor

Location: In the heart of Europe

Area: 357.021 km²
Capital: Berlin
Population: 82.4 mio

People: Germans (91%), Europeans (3%), Others (6%)
Language: German

Religion: Catholic (35.0%), Protestant (35.2%), other (29,8%)

GDP: US$ 2.829 trillion

GNP per capita: US$ 29.650

Annual growth: 0.8%

Inflation: 1.7%
Major industries: Cars, machinery, equipment, chemical

Major trading partners: EU, USA

Health risks: excellent medical care
Time: GMT +1,

Electricity: 220-240V
Weights & measures: metric

Road traffic: right side

Public transport: efficient rail, air, bus and subway systems

NEWSPAPERS

English

Bild Zeitung

Die Welt

Die Zeit

Handelsblatt (economic)

FAZ -Frankfurter Allgemeine

Rheinische Post

Stuttgarter Zeitung

Suddeutsche Zeitung

Magazines

Der Spiegel

Focus

Geo

NEWS

Germany news

ARD RTL ZDF

RADIO

Antenne Brandenburg

RTL Radio - 93.3 FM

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITIES

Universities in Germany

AIR The international airports of Berlin, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Munich you can reach all major airports of the world. TRAIN, the extensive and efficient European rail network lets you travel with ease. ICE high-speed trains move with 250km through the country. ROAD, the famous Autobahn with no speed limit on many stretches lets you reach your destination in shortest time.

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German Museums

Sport

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Travel

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Located in the heart of Europe and surrounded by many countries it has had a troublesome history. Powerful kings and emperors as well as the ugliest dictator have shaped this country. The lessons from the first and worse the second world war have been learnt and made Germany to one of the most stable democracies in today's world. It has a great history in music, literature and technical innovations. Made in Germany still stands as first class products.

Traveling in Germany is very easy and comfortable. From high speed trains (IC - Intercity) to high speed driving on the famous Autobahn. Air and bus is another good alternative. Shopping in Germany is much the same as in most big cities in Europe. Big department stores, some are specialized selling anything in male or female fashion, electrical and electronic goods, sport items. You have plenty of boutiques. Whatever you buy don't forget the duty free and VAT reimbursement when you live outside the EU.

Germany has some very exciting major cities. Berlin and Hamburg are known for their nightlife, you will always find a bar or pub 24 hours round the clock. Munich fills the top three. They are rich in history and most buildings have been rebuilt after the war.

Black Forest, home of the coo coo clock, Black Forest ham, cakes beautiful landscapes with its mountains and spectacular views. You will find old monasteries, churches and castles.

Believe it, in the north you have a beautiful coast with some lovely holiday islands like Sylt, Rügen or beaches like Timmendorfer Strand.

Germany's dark history is a part of it's recent past. It's amazing what human beings can do to each other, and we never learn. The Dachau concentration camp outside the beautiful city of Munich is preserved as a monument of evil.

The Danube river is an important water way for transportation of a wide range of bulk products. It offers magnificent boat rides where you can see plenty of historical sights like castles and churches. The city of Dresden is a good place to start this trip. Dresden is a cultural rich city worth to see.

The Mosel river is famous for its white wines and beautiful scenery. Stay over night in or near vineyard and enjoy the friendly atmosphere and good wine. You will find hundreds of small castles along the Mosel shoreline. Some are rebuilt to hotels.

Heidelberg must be one of Germany's most famous city for its old university and its romantic settings and surrounding landscape.

German's are traditionally not known for the "haute cuisine" but solid food. The most known representative is Haxe pork knuckle and Sauerkraut. Traditionally, Germans have a hearty breakfast with bacon and eggs, plenty of cold cuts, cheese their gorgeous fresh buns, yoghurt and a big pot of coffee. For lunch they have a warm meal and dinner is sandwich time with pickled cucumbers, red beet, ham, sausages (never ending varieties) and cheese.

German's are probably world champions in sausages, hams, bread, beer and schnapps. Over the years their cuisine has become more elegant and blended with foreign influence. You can actually talk about the new German haute cuisine. When you eat traditional dishes make sure you are hungry, as the portions are big.

What do you think of, BEER, right. They are good at it. However there are so many other beverages. Schnapps made from genuine fruits, Wine, Sekt (Champagne type), wide range of fruit juices, diary drinks and an endless range of mineral waters coming from their vast range of spa's. Try their famous Konditoreien, It's a very old coffee house tradition which serves anything from a range of coffee, tea but as well wine and beer. With it goes the calorie bomb... cakes, cakes and cakes. American coffee chains might have a tough time to compete against them.

The big cities offer plenty of entertainment. In Hamburg and Berlin bars and pubs are open 24 hours if the owner so wishes. Often one will open when the other across the street closes. most hotel bars do stay open as long as they have customers who drink. All major towns have red-light districts. Discos play local as well as international hits.

High-speed Train

If you happen to be in Germany during the month of May don't miss their love for white asparagus. They eat it with a hollandaise or butter sauce. With salmon, a steak or a variety of different hams.

This is a typical Bier Fest on a market place. Drink and be happy, so simple.

HOLIDAYS

Public Holidays in Germany

Below are the nation wide holidays. Different federal States have their own holidays. Check before you travel.

JAN 1, New Year

MAY 1, Labor Day

OCT 3, National Day

DEC 25, 26 Christmas

On the Autobahn

Be careful as you find plenty of people driving faster than 200 km/h and their cars are built accordingly. Minimum speed is 60km, if you drive slower you get a fine. The distance to the car in front of you is very regular checked by cameras. If you are to close, yes you get another fine. To read more about ist go to Driving on the Autobahn.

City Hall in Hamburg

Oktoberfest is a world famous yearly event. The origin dates back to October 12, 1810 when king Ludwig I got married to Princess Therese of Saxony-Hildburghausen The citizens of Munich were invited to attend the festivities held on the same fields as today. You'll find it through out Germany but the biggest is in Munich visited each year by 7 million people during 10 days from end September to beginning of October.

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