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Homepage for Germany
Hotels
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The Park Plaza Cologne offers 188 modern and
spacious guestrooms and suites. All are fully
equipped with all up to date facilities. The rooms
also have a large work desk with connections for
laptop/internet and fax modem, cable and pay TV,
mini bar and safe. Use of the hotel's fitness center
and sauna is complimentary for guests while there
is a solarium available for use at an extra charge.
Accommodation type: Hotel
Prices from around $41
Food
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German cuisine varies from region
to region.
Pork, beef, and poultry are the
main varieties of meat consumed
in Germany, with pork being the
most popular.
The most popular vegetables are
potatoes, cabbage, carrots,
turnips, spinach, and beans.
Popular German saying has the
meaning: "Breakfast like an
emperor, lunch like a king, and
dine like a beggar." Breakfast is
usually a selection of breads and
rolls with jam and honey or cold
meats and cheese, sometimes
accompanied by a boiled egg.
Black Forest gateau.
Economy
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Automobile-manufacturing, mechanical and electrical engineering,
chemicals, environment technology, medical technology,
biotechnology, optics, nanotechnology and aerospace
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Germany was the world's leading exporter of goods in 2007.
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Frankfurt is a major financial centre, seat of the European Central Bank, and a
global aviation hub.
Attitude
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Throughout the world, especially in the English-speaking countries, Germany
and the Germans have earned themselves a reputation for being stiff,
brusque and strict with rules but also hard working and efficient.
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The German language is not as smooth as English, so even a
friendly word can sound harsh to the English-speaker.
Germans highly value honesty, straight talking, being able to cope
with criticism and generally not wasting other people's time.
Germany, especially urban Germany, is a rather tolerant society, and
your common sense should be sufficient to keep yourself out of
trouble.
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Festivities
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Germany is probably the country with greatest amount of festivals in
Europe; almost all the populations, great or small, have their summer
fair, as well as an huge range of Christian and pagan celebrations
that have been fused throughout the time until filling the calendar.
The most renowned German festival is the Munich Oktoberfest, but
the Carnival and Christmas occupy a main place when it comes to
celebration excuses.
When to Go
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Germany is unpredictable when it comes to the weather. So,
the best time to visit Germany would be in summer, between
the months of June and September.
Another good time take a trip to Germany would be during
Christmas.
Sights to see
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If you are looking for a wealth
of beautiful, natural
landscapes, Germany has
them.
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North/Central Black Forest nature
reserve, the largest in Germany.
Its leisure activities are as varied
as the nature reserve itself.
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The palace was built at the
end of the 17th century and
was greatly expanded during
the 18th century. It is the
largest palace in Berlin,
Germany.
Currency
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euro (EUR).
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Note:
On January 1, 1999, the
European Monetary Union
introduced the euro as a common
currency to be used by financial
institutions of member countries.
On January 1, 2002, the euro
became the sole currency for
everyday transactions within the
member countries
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Known for…
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Germany is known for its environmental consciousness.
Germany is also known for Hitler and his quest to kill all Jews-known as the Holocaust.
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Germany is well known for its contributions to:
science and scholarship philosophy music
literature art
Culture
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German culture began long before the
rise of Germany as a nation-state and
spanned the entire German-speaking
world. From its roots, culture in
Germany has been shaped by major
intellectual and popular currents in
Europe, both religious and secular.
Political System
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Government type: federal republic
The Basic Law ties the legislative process to the constitutional order
and binds state administration to uphold the law.
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Head of State: Federal President
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Transportation
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Although the German transportation network was heavily damaged during
World War II, the FRG system is now one of the best developed in Europe
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Highways and roads in 2002 totaled 656,074 km (407,684 mi), of which
650,169 km (40,402 mi) were paved. As of 2000, there were 43,623,454
passenger cars and 4,685,773 commercial vehicles registered.
The total length of regularly used navigable inland waterways and canals was
7,500 km.
Germany had 625 airports in 2001, of which 328 had paved runways.
Schools
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Responsibility for educational oversight in Germany lies primarily with the
federal states individually, whilst the federal government only has a minor role.
Optional kindergarten education is provided for all children between three and
six years old.
Climate
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Temperate and marine; cool, cloudy, wet winters and summers;
occasional warm wind
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Most of Germany has a temperate seasonal climate, in which humid westerly
winds predominate.
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The climate is moderated by the North Atlantic Drift, which is the
northern extension of the Gulf Stream.
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This warmer water affects the areas bordering the North Sea including the
peninsula of Jutland and the area along the Rhine, which flows into the North
Sea. Consequently in the north-west and the north, the climate is oceanic;
rainfall occurs year round with a maximum during summer.
Religion
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Protestant 34%, Roman Catholic
34%, Muslim 3.7%, unaffiliated or
other 28.3%, and Christianity.
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About 24.4 million Germans
(29.6%) have no registered
religious denomination.
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According to the Euro barometer Poll
2005, 47% of German citizens agreed
with the statement "I believe there is a
God", whereas 25% agreed with "I
believe there is some sort of spirit or life
force" and 25% said "I do not believe
there is any sort of spirit, god, or life
force".
The Cologne Cathedral
Language…!
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Most speak German.
It is one of 23 official languages in the European Union, and one of
the three working languages of the European Commission, along
with English and French.
Native minority languages in Germany are Danish, Sorbian, Romany,
and Frisian.
Most used immigrant languages are Turkish, Polish, the Balkan
languages, and Russian.
Holidays
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Traditionally celebrated holidays in
Germany are Christmas, Easter,
Love parade, Oktoberfest, and
more.
Love parade, 2001
Communications
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The international calling code for Germany is 49, and the prefix for
international calls is 00; the area code prefix is 0.
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Internet cafes are common, but usually small, local businesses
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From every phone - regardless whether private phone, hotel phone or mobile
phone - you can get free dialup internet access immediately without sign-up.
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Location
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Germany is located in Western
Europe. The topography of the
country is varied, and includes
regions of deep forest and high
mountains, as well as a wide
valley surrounding the Rhine,
Germany's largest river.
Population: 82.5 million
Major Cities: Berlin, Hamburg,
Munich, Cologne and Frankfurt
am Main.
Total Area: 357,021 square
kilometers
Central Europe, bordering the
Baltic Sea and the North Sea,
between the Netherlands and
Poland, south of Denmark