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Germany Facts & Information
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| Location |
Central Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea and
the North Sea, between the Netherlands and Poland, south of
Denmark |
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| Climate |
Temperate and marine; cool, cloudy, wet winters
and summers; occasional warm foehn wind |
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| Terrain |
Lowlands in north, uplands in center, Bavarian
Alps in south |
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| Population |
82,398,326 |
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| Nationality |
German |
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| Ethnic groups |
German 91.5%, Turkish 2.4%, other 6.1% (made
up largely of Serbo-Croatian, Italian, Russian, Greek, Polish,
Spanish) |
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| Religions |
Roman Catholic 75%, Protestant or other 25% |
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| Languages |
German |
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| Government Type |
Federal republic |
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| Capital |
Berlin |
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| Currency |
Euro |
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| Description of Flag |
The German flag has three equal horizontal
stripes of black, red, and gold. |
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More Information
 www.travel.state.gov
www.cia.gov
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Berlin Culture
| Germany consists of people from
all different ethnic backgrounds. The Turkish people form the
largest groups in Germany. Berlin also has a large population
of refugees from Eastern European countries. People of Italian,
Spanish, Greek, and German descents also live in the country.
German is the native language, and is spoken throughout the
country. Germany consists of people from all different ethnic
backgrounds. The Turkish people form the |
largest groups in Germany. Berlin also has a large population of
refugees from Eastern European countries. People of Italian, Spanish,
Greek, and German descents also live in the country. German is the
native language, and is spoken throughout the country. The German
culture reflects various traces of medieval art and architecture in
the form of cathedrals, monasteries, and castles that surround the
country. Music and literature are apart of the German culture and
everyday lives of the people. Many Jewish communities and people add
to the German culture by opening up museums that reflect the World
War II era. Germany is a great place to visit for the historical aspect
because some of the most difficult yet triumph days of Berlin waits
to be explored by you.
More Information:
www.state.gov
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Berlin Shopping
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Shopping in Berlin is worth the
trip. European goods are a great buy here and the quality of
clothing will feel like snowflakes on your skin, cool and light.
The best shopping areas in Berlin are Ku’damm. Ku’damm
is the Fifth Avenue of Berlin, where you can find quality stores
as well as outlets for all your shopping needs. Cheap souvenirs
and T-shirts are a great buy here. Most stores in Berlin are
open Monday to Friday 9 or 10am to 6 or 6:30pm. Many stay open
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Thursday evenings, often to 8:30pm. Saturday hours are usually
9 or 10am to 2pm. Some things to look for are clothing, ceramic
sculptures, and one of a kind wooden toys. Other great places to
shop are, Scheuenviertel, Tacheles, and Johanna Petzoldt.
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| Berlin Restaurants |
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Read reviews for some of the best
restaurants in Berlin. You'll find the perfect restaurant for your
vacation here. Choose a restaurant by cuisine type or visitor rating. |
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Berlin Travel Guides
Frommer's Berlin
Lonely Planet Berlin
Let's Go Berlin
Fodors Berlin
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