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Experience new things, have fun and relax.Vibrant cities with amazing architecture, fabulous shopping and pulsating nightlife. Enchanting medieval villages and traditional wine villages with friendly festivals and regional specialities. Picturesque countryside which is perfect for walking or simply relaxing in. Castles, palaces and abbeys that are the epitome of German romanticism. Fun & sport, wellness & relaxation. A land of a thousand possibilities. Germany's natural landscapes offer a wealth of options for an unforgettable holiday: long sandy beaches on the coasts and lake shores, enchanting lowland plains, extensive ranges of hills and the high peaks of the Alps. Whether you choose leisurely exploration, a spa or wellness break, or a sports activity on land, on water or in the air, you'll be amazed at what Germany has to offer.
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Berlin the Political and cultural capital with a turbulent history, Munich the modern metropolis on the banks of the river Isar, Frankfurt city of contrasts, has the tallest building in Europeand the famous Zeil shopping street, Düsseldorf is a vibrant modern city on the Rhine - elegant, welcoming and cosmopolitan with a typically light-hearted Rhenish attitude, The cityscape of Cologne has been shaped by 2,000 years of cultural history, Hamburg has it all, a wonderful location on the Elbe and Alster rivers, lively nightlife in St. Pauli Surrounded by rolling hills, forests and vineyards at the heart of the Neckar valley and many more.
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| Land area: |
135,236 sq mi (350,261 sq km)
Total area: 137,847 sq mi (357,021 sq km)
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Population :
(2006 est.) |
82,422,299 (growth rate: –0.02%)
Birth rate: 8.2/1000
Infant mortality rate: 4.1/1000
Life expectancy: 78.8
Density per sq mi: 609
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Capital and largest city:
(2003 est.) |
Berlin (capital since Oct. 3, 1990), 3,933,300 (metro. area), 3,274,500 (city proper) |
| Other large cities: |
Hamburg, 1,686,100
Munich, 1,185,400
Cologne, 965,300
Frankfurt, 648,000
Essen, 588,800
Dortmund, 587,600
Stuttgart, 581,100
Düsseldorf, 568,900
Bremen, 527,900
Hanover, 516,300
Duisburg, 513,400
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| Monetary unit: |
Euro (formerly Deutsche mark) |
| Languages: |
German
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| Ethnicity/race: |
German 91.5%, Turkish 2.4%, Italian 0.7%, Greek 0.4%, Polish 0.4%, other 4.6%
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| Religions: |
Protestant 34%, Roman Catholic 34%, Islam 4%, Unaffiliated or other 28%
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Literacy rate:
(1977 est.) |
99%
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