Germany
The Federal Republic of Germany is located in the heart of Europe, linking the west with the east, the north with the south. The most densely-populated country in Europe, Germany has been flanked by nine neighboring states since the unification of the two German states in 1990. An integral part of the European Union and NATO, Germany is a partner to the central and eastern European states that are en route to becoming part of a united Europe.
| Capital: | Berlin |
| Government type: | Federal Republic |
| Population: | 82,443.000 (July 2005 est.) |
| Languages: | German 100% (official ) with small regions of Danish, Sorbian and Romany spoken. |
| Official Currency: | Euro (EUR) note: on 1 January 1999, the European
Monetary Union introduced the euro as a common currency to be
used by financial institutions of member countries; on 1
January 2002, the euro became the sole currency for everyday
transactions within the member countries Current Euro Exchange Rates |
| Climate: | temperate and marine; cool, cloudy, wet winters and summers; occasional warm, tropical force wind; high relative humidity |
| Independence Day: | October 3 |
| Religion: | Protestant 34%, Roman Catholic 34% , Muslim 3.7%, unaffiliated 28% |
| Area: | total: 357,026 sq km |
| Country Phone Code: | 49 |
Top Destinations in Germany
Berlin | Munich | Hannover | Stuttgart |
Düsseldorf | Hamburg
Cologne | Frankfurt |
Dresden | Kreuzberg | Freiburg
Germany
Europe (EU)