General Information about Germany

Population

  • 82,057,000 inhabitants

 

Size

  • 357,021 km2

 

Adjacent countries

  • Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Luxemburg, the Netherlands, Poland, Switzerland

 

Geography

  • Germany is located in the centre of Europe. It forms a bridge between maritime West of Europe and the continental East, between the warmer South and the cool North. Germany is a triad of mountain ranges, uplands and low-land plains: the Bavarian Alps in the South, the pleasant wooded mountains of the "Mittelgebirge" in the centre of the country and the low country along the North Sea and Baltic Sea coasts in the North
  • Highest point: Zugspitze (2,962 m)
  • 31% of the country is covered with forests
  • Coastal line: 2,389 km

 

Climate

  • Germany's climate is temperate. The average temperatures are around 20-30°C in the summer (June/July and August/September) dropping to around 0°C in the winter months (November/December - February/March)

 

Life expectancy

  • 77 years (Men - 73 years; Women - 80 years)

 

System of government

  • The Federal Republic of Germany is a democracy with a liberal free-market economy, freedom of religion and freedom of the press. Germany is a member of the European Union (EU).

 

Capital

  • Berlin (3.47 million inhabitants)

 

States in the Federal Republic

  • 16 - Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Berlin, Brandenburg, Bremen, Hamburg, Hesse, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland Palatinate, Saarland, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, Schleswig-Holstein, Thuringia

 

Railway system

  • 43,966 km

 

Freeways and roads

  • 633,000 km

 

Cycle tracks

  • 40,000 km

 

Federal and national waterways

  • 10,000 km

 

Sea water routes

  • 23,000 km²

 

Time zone

  • In Germany, clocks are set to Central European time. From the end of March to the end of October (summertime) they are put forward by one hour.

 

Electricity

  • The voltage is 230V

 

Customs of Bavaria

  • In its unique diversity the holiday destination number 1 in Germany offers its guests all year round a most fantastic scenery in unspoilt nature, sports of all kinds, culture and history everywhere throughout the land, pleasant offers for wellness and health as well as the best conditions for holidays with the whole family. Whether you choose a farm holiday or a cultural trip to the metropolis of Munich - everywhere you will meet and enjoy Bavarian hospitality! More information can be found under: http://www.bayern.de/
  • A culinary trip through Bavaria. Bavaria - a connoisseur' s delight. Experience the variety of the landscape, celebrate festivals, discover wines, get to know the regional cuisine and enjoy the renowned beer.
    The culinary delights are multifarious and varied: From the pub in a village to a five-star restaurant in the city, from the brightly scrubbed wooden bench to the exclusively laid table.
    Meeting point Bavaria - Conferences under the Bavarian sky.
    With more than 2000 conference hotels, five airports, 43 universities and 53 congress centres and civic halls, Bavaria offers optimal conditions for conferences of all kinds. But that is not all: unusual event locations such as palaces, castles and monasteries, vineyards or breweries, musical theatres or museums provide meetings, promotions, conventions or events with a very special environment. You can even look for some incentives.
  • Visas and documents
     To enter Germany, foreigners need a valid passport . For members of most Western European countries, a valid ID card is sufficient. Children must accompany their parents and either enter under their parents' passports or using their own identification documents. For citizens of certain countries, a visa is necessary for entry.
    For detailed information, please refer to the German Embassy in your country.

Information found at: http://www.germany-tourism.de/e/germany_info.html

 

82,057,000 inhabitants