Germany

Germany
Short description:
Germany is a country with a well-developed industry. The main contributions to the economy come from the following industries: engineering, chemical, automotive, shipbuilding, coal and electronic technology. The capital of Germany is Berlin.
Area and location:
One of the largest and most highly developed European countries is Germany. This state stretches for 365.7 thousand square km. From a bird's eye view the terrain of this country rises from the northern part of the country to the southern part. Lowlands are in the northern part of Germany. The climate of the northern part of the country is softer due to sea air, and the rest of the country has a continental climate. The average air temperature in January across the plains ranges from -4 to -2 ° C, whereas in the Alpine highlands it does not usually exceed 5-10 ° C.
The capital and large cities:
The capital of Germany is Berlin. The largest cities in Germany are: Frankfurt am Main, Munich, Cologne, Dortmund, Hanover, Hamburg, Dusseldorf, Stuttgart, Dresden, Bonn, Leipzig, Nuremberg, and Bremen.
Population:
The population of Germany is 82,002,356 people.
Political structure and administrative division:
Germany is a Federal Republic. It consists of 16 administrative federal districts, that is states that have their own Constitution and relevant authorities.
Religion:
Traditional religions of Germany are Christianity and Judaism.
Language:
The official language is German.
Public Holidays:
January 1 - New Year; December 25-26 - Christmas; May 1 - Labor Day; December 6 - St. Nicholas Day; October 3 - Day of German Unity; January 6 - Day of the Three Kings.
Time zone:
Time zone in GerGermany
Short description:
Germany is a country with a well-developed industry. The main contributions to the economy come from the following industries: engineering, chemical, automotive, shipbuilding, coal and electronic technology. The capital of Germany is Berlin.
Area and location:
One of the largest and most highly developed European countries is Germany. This state stretches for 365.7 thousand square km. From a bird's eye view the terrain of this country rises from the northern part of the country to the southern part. Lowlands are in the northern part of Germany. The climate of the northern part of the country is softer due to sea air, and the rest of the country has a continental climate. The average air temperature in January across the plains ranges from -4 to -2 ° C, whereas in the Alpine highlands it does not usually exceed 5-10 ° C.
The capital and large cities:
The capital of Germany is Berlin. The largest cities in Germany are: Frankfurt am Main, Munich, Cologne, Dortmund, Hanover, Hamburg, Dusseldorf, Stuttgart, Dresden, Bonn, Leipzig, Nuremberg, and Bremen.
Population:
The population of Germany is 82,002,356 people.
Political structure and administrative division:
Germany is a Federal Republic. It consists of 16 administrative federal districts, that is states that have their own Constitution and relevant authorities.
Religion:
Traditional religions of Germany are Christianity and Judaism.
Language:
The official language is German.
Public Holidays:
January 1 - New Year; December 25-26 - Christmas; May 1 - Labor Day; December 6 - St. Nicholas Day; October 3 - Day of German Unity; January 6 - Day of the Three Kings.
Time zone:
Time zone in Germany: Central European. Time difference with Moscow - 2 hours: when it is 10 am in Germany, it is noon in Moscow.
Currency:
Euro
Brief history:
Until the end of World War II, there was a state of Germany in Central Europe that was defeated by the anti-Hitler coalition on May 8, 1945. As a result, the territory of Germany was divided into four zones of occupation: British, French, Soviet and American. The split of Germany and the revival of imperialism within were taken upon by the government of France, the United States and Great Britain. Thus, Germany was divided into two parts: West Germany - Federal Republic of Germany and East Germany - GDR.
Climate:
Germany is located in a temperate continental zone. There are 3 tpes of climate- temperate, - maritime, - transitional (from maritime to continental). Average January temperature ranges between -4 and -2 ° C, in the Alps - between -8 and -5 ° C, temperature in July – across the plains – +16 ... +20 ° C, in the mountains – up to +14 ° C.
Animals and plants:
The animal world of Germany is not very diverse. The most common animals in Germany are: deer, wild boar, squirrel, mouse rodents, fox, roe deer, rabbits, red deer, and hares. Vegetation - forests, mainly in mountainous areas. There are pine forests, and you can also come across oak-beech here and there. The main tree species are pine, spruce, and fir, in the Alps - larch. In the lowlands – oak forests, mixed with birches. Chestnuts and maples, orchids, cyclamen, gentian, alpine roses, edelweiss and buttercups, heather are also common in the country.many: Central European. Time difference with Moscow - 2 hours: when it is 10 am in Germany, it is noon in Moscow.
Currency:
Euro
Brief history:
Until the end of World War II, there was a state of Germany in Central Europe that was defeated by the anti-Hitler coalition on May 8, 1945. As a result, the territory of Germany was divided into four zones of occupation: British, French, Soviet and American. The split of Germany and the revival of imperialism within were taken upon by the government of France, the United States and Great Britain. Thus, Germany was divided into two parts: West Germany - Federal Republic of Germany and East Germany - GDR.
Climate:
Germany is located in a temperate continental zone. There are 3 tpes of climate- temperate, - maritime, - transitional (from maritime to continental). Average January temperature ranges between -4 and -2 ° C, in the Alps - between -8 and -5 ° C, temperature in July – across the plains – +16 ... +20 ° C, in the mountains – up to +14 ° C.
Animals and plants:
The animal world of Germany is not very diverse. The most common animals in Germany are: deer, wild boar, squirrel, mouse rodents, fox, roe deer, rabbits, red deer, and hares. Vegetation - forests, mainly in mountainous areas. There are pine forests, and you can also come across oak-beech here and there. The main tree species are pine, spruce, and fir, in the Alps - larch. In the lowlands – oak forests, mixed with birches. Chestnuts and maples, orchids, cyclamen, gentian, alpine roses, edelweiss and buttercups, heather are also common in the country.
Culture:
Germany is multicultural and diverse. Germany has a rich cultural heritage: the era of silent cinema, majestic cathedrals, great philosophers (Hegel, Kant, Marx and Nietzsche), world-renowned physicists (Planck and Einstein) and composers (Beethoven, Bach, Handel, Brahms and Wagner) .
Shopping:
Shopping tours to Germany are in demand among tourists. The capital of German fashion is Düsseldorf, where fashion exhibitions are held several times a year. The main fashion street of Germany is the Königsallee Boulevard.
Classic national cuisine:
The most popular meat products of German cuisine: all kinds of sausages, chops, bitos, schnitzels, fillets a la Hamburg.
Interesting places:
The most famous places are the Reichstag building, the Brandenburg gate in Berlin, the Cologne cathedral in Cologne, Sanssouci - the palace and park ensemble in Potsdam, the Bavarian Neuschwanstein castle.
Traditions and customs:
Germans love and appreciate their traditions. Their traditions are in most cases local, not national. Most German traditions are associated with various clubs, for example: lovers of pigeons, shooting, and sports clubs. The Germans think in real terms. They consider themselves to be ordinary and modest people.
Flag:
The federal flag consists of three equal in width horizontal stripes. Above the black stripe, in the middle, there is a red stripe, and a stripe of gold color – at the bottom.
Coat of arms:
It is a yellow-gold shield with a picture of a black one-headed eagle, with its head turned to the right, with spread wings and feathered plumage.
Airports:
The main airports of Germany are Augsburg, Braunschweig-Wolfsburg, Bremen, Berlin Schoenefeld.
Stations and ports:
The most convenient railway stations in Germany are in the capital of Thuringia Erfurt and the small Lower Saxon town of Uelzen.
Exclusive:
Fans of cinematography will be able to attend the Berlin Film Festival, which hosts the world premiere of movies and film awards. International Automobile exhibitions in Frankfurt and Essen will attract motorists. For music lovers, there is a Berlin Jazz Festival. The world-famous Munich beer festival, Oktoberfest, which takes place in September-October, will definitely attract the attention of all connoisseurs of this beverage. It is also interesting to get to Germany during Christmas time – it is very different from our traditional New Year preparation and celebration, especially in cities like Munich, Essen, Nuremberg and Heidelberg. And remember - during Christmas there are mass sales with big discounts – not going shopping during Christmas would be a sin!