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Willkommen
nach Deutstchland!
If
there ever was a country which managed to make news and stay in
the news throughout history - it is Germany!
Land,
people…
Rich
and varied landscapes of mountains, winsome valleys forests and
lakes- Germany has it all. It is spread out over an area of 356,978
Sq km (137,828 square miles) Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland and Switzerland
border the Federal Republic of Germany.
Rich
and varied landscapes of mountains, winsome valleys forests and
lakes- Germany has it all. It is spread out over an area of 356,978
Sq km (137,828 square miles) Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland and Switzerland
border the Federal Republic of Germany. The islands off the northwest
coastline are known for their health resorts. The capital of Germany
used to be Bonn till recently. Today Berlin has again become the
seat of power. The Rhine, the Black Forest and Mercedes Benz are
the three most recognised icons of Germany. It is significant
that Industry is representative of national character for the
Germans are industrious people!
Berlin
is the largest city in Germany and is the cultural and academic
centre. It has one of Europe's most respected universities, excellent
theatres and is famous for its vibrant and pulsating nightlife.
Languages
German or Deutsch as it's called, is the national language. English
is widely spoken and French is widely spoken in the west. There
are many regional variants of German that are quite different
from the standard form of German. Though knowing a bit of German
will give you a distinct advantage, you can make do with English.
People in the industry, especially in the software industry use
English as a medium of communication with non-Germans.
Religion
35% Protestant, 34 % Roman Catholic, 1.7% Muslim and the remaining
are unaffiliated or non-Christian denominations.
Ethnic groups
German 91.5%, Turkish 2.4%, other 6.1% (made up largely of Serbo-Croatian,
Italian, Russian, Greek, Polish, Spanish). Foreigners comprise
about 8.8% of Germany's population.
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).
Climate
Be prepared for warm summers and cold winters. You might find
the climate a bit harsh, but again it varies from region to region.
Prolonged snowfall is rare except in the mountains. Rain falls
throughout the year (you'll need waterproofing round the year)
In winters, the average temperature is between 1.5 degree C in
the lowlands and -6 degree in the mountains (Brrr...!) July is
the warmest month of the year with temperatures between 18 degree
C in low-lying areas and 20 degree C in the sheltered valleys
south. Warm Alpine winds called Föhn occur in Bavaria.
Rich
and varied landscapes of mountains, winsome valleys forests and
lakes- Germany has it all. It is spread out over an area of 356,978
Sq km (137,828 square miles) Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland and Switzerland
border the Federal Republic of Germany. The islands off the northwest
coastline are known for their health resorts. The capital of Germany
used to be Bonn till recently. Today Berlin has again become the
seat of power. The Rhine, the Black Forest and Mercedes Benz are
the three most recognised icons of Germany. It is significant
that Industry is representative of national character for the
Germans are industrious people!