Map
Source: CIA World Factbook
Summary Data
| summary data |
|
| Total Area (km2) |
357,021 |
| Land (km2) |
349,223 |
| Water (km2) |
7,798 |
| Population |
82,369,548 |
| Population density (/km2) |
236 |
| Capital |
Berlin |
| Religion (%) |
Protestant 34%
Roman Catholic 34%
Muslim 3.7%
Other 28.3% |
| Time |
GMT +1 |
| Climate |
Cloudy, wet winters and summers. |
Source: CIA World Factbook
Geography
Germany is situated in central Europe bordering the Baltic Sea
and the North Sea, it is in between the Netherlands, Poland and the
south of Denmark. Germany is the sixth largest country in Europe.
In the southern area of Germany are the Alps, the highest mountain
range in Europe. Germany has many small towns which still retain
their traditional culture and architecture dating back hundreds of
years. The Rhine River on the west side of Germany is the main
waterway for shipping goods from northern ports, crucial for
Germany's imports and exports.
Government
The Federal Republic of Germany was proclaimed on 23rd May, 1949
and is currently run by Angela Merkel the Federal Chancellor, the
first female chancellor in Germany.
Language
German is the official language.
Electricity
230V 50Hz. Plugs are of the two-pin type.
Passports/Visa
Passports valid for at lest three months beyond the length of
stay, required by all, except EU nationals who can present a valid
national ID card.
Visas
Visas are not required to enter Germany by nationals of the EU,
the EEA or the EFTA and members of certain countries including the
United States Nationals.
Passport/Visa Information
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany
23 Belgrave Square
London
SW1X 8PZ
Tel. 020 7824 1300
Fax. 020 7824 1449
www.london.diplo.de
Airports and Airlines
Frankfurt Main International Airport (FRA)
- Location: situated 12km southwest of the city
centre.
- Time: GMT +1
- Contacts: Tel: 01805 3724636/ +49 69 690
0.
- Transfer between terminals: the two main
passenger terminals are connected by corridors, people movers and
buses.
- Transfer to the city: Trains, buses and taxis
all run from the airport.
- Car rental: All major rental car companies are
represented at the airport.
- Facilities: A separate terminal for First
Class passengers, post office, Sheraton hotel on site, shops and
restaurants, communication centre.
- Parking: Short and long term parking
facilities are available.
- Website: www.airportcity-frankfurt.com
Standard of Living
Western Germany's standard of living is one of the highest in
the world. This is in part due to wealth contributed to by the
government by setting up schemes such as housing subsidies, tax
concessions and bonus schemes. Infrastructure is of a high, Western
standard throughout most of the country, although the effect of
communist rule in Eastern Germany is still evident in some towns
and cities.
Principal commercial centres and towns
Berlin is the capital city, with the largest population.
| population by city/town 2007 |
|
| Berlin |
3,395,189 |
| Hamburg |
1,743,627 |
| Munich |
1,259,677 |
| Cologne |
983,347 |
| Frankfurt |
651,899 |
| Stuttgart |
592,569 |
| Dormund |
588,168 |
Source: Wikipedia
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