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Germany with its capital Berlin is located in Europe. It covers an area of approximately 357.021 square kilmoters. Roughly 82.369.000 people live in Germany. German (de) is spoken in this country. When looking for domains, their top-level-domain is .de. Dial +49 to reach a number in Germany. The currency in Germany is Euro.
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As Germany moves forward into the 21st century, leaving behind a history of division and tyranny, it is a nation embracing its newfound liberalism and redefining a modern cultural identity. Yet even today, visitors to the country can't escape feeling profoundly moved by this country's past and the effects it still has on its people.
Situated in the heart of Europe and bordering nine other countries, Germany provides an ideal gateway to any tour of the subcontinent. Its land is wide and varied with turreted castles nestled below snow-capped mountains, lush river valleys, dark and mysterious forests and bustling medieval villages. This is the land of fairy tales, where farmland minstrels headed to Bremen to become musicians, where Sleeping Beauty was woken and Little Red Riding Hood ventured into the woods.
Germany's cities each have something unique to offer the visitor. Each year millions of liters of beer are consumed in Munich during the city's Oktoberfest, where locals and visitors discover true German revelry and 'gemutlichkeit' (a word the locals use to describe a comfortable, sociable environment). Berlin, while still recovering from some of the scars of division, contains many sights from the iconic Brandenburg Gate, to the path of the old Berlin Wall. The city's vibrant nightlife is still evocative of its height in the 1920s and 30s, as characterised by the songs of Marlene Dietrich, the theater of Brecht and the Film .
Discover the country that gave us Beethoven and Bauhaus, Goethe and Glühwein, Lager and Lederhosen - you won't be disappointed.
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Berlin City Guide
For most of the latter part of the 20th century, Berlin has stood as a symbol of the division between East and West, split by the infamous fortified wall erected to separate the socialist sector from the democratic district. When the Berlin Wall was pulled down in 1990 the city discovered that it suddenly had two of...
Frankfurt City Guide
Visitors to Germany do not find much to make them linger in the sprawling city of Frankfurt on the River Main, unless their purpose is business rather than pleasure. For most visitors to the country, however, Frankfurt's huge showpiece airport is the point of arrival and departure. The city is a major transport hub...
Hamburg City Guide
Hamburg is a watery city, geographically, historically and atmospherically. It is Germany's second largest city and lies on the Elbe River, for centuries a major port and trading center for central Europe. The city has a network of canals that rival those of Venice (it is said to have more bridges than Venice) and...
Munich City Guide
The Bavarian city of Munich, center of southern Germany, is one of the country's favorite tourist destinations, offering a unique combination of modern flair and traditional charm, all mixed together with a heavy helping of 'Gemutlichkeit', the special German term for hearty, happy, healthy togetherness.
Stuttgart City Guide
Situated amongst the rolling hills of Germany's premiere wine-growing region, Stuttgart is capital of the state of Baden-Wurttemberg in southwestern Germany. Dotted with beautiful historical buildings, impressive parks and fantastic art museums, this modern city is a good stopover for its undulating wine estates,...
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Weather forecast for in Germany this Friday.
| Day: 39 °F (4 °C)  Sunrise 6:28 AM |
Night: 34 °F (1 °C) Sunset 6:05 PM |
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| Chance of rain (day) | 60 % |
| Chance of rain (night) | 60 % |
| Wind speed (day) | 13 mp/h |
| Wind speed (night) | 11 mp/h |
| Humidity (day) | 82 % |
| Humidity (night) | 85 % |
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Weather forecast for in Germany this Saturday.
| Day: 39 °F (4 °C)  Sunrise 6:26 AM |
Night: 35 °F (2 °C) Sunset 6:07 PM |
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| Chance of rain (day) | 60 % |
| Chance of rain (night) | 60 % |
| Wind speed (day) | 13 mp/h |
| Wind speed (night) | 14 mp/h |
| Humidity (day) | 69 % |
| Humidity (night) | 81 % |
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Weather forecast for in Germany this Sunday.
| Day: 41 °F (5 °C)  Sunrise 6:23 AM |
Night: 30 °F (-1 °C) Sunset 6:08 PM |
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| Chance of rain (day) | 60 % |
| Chance of rain (night) | 60 % |
| Wind speed (day) | 19 mp/h |
| Wind speed (night) | 11 mp/h |
| Humidity (day) | 81 % |
| Humidity (night) | 80 % |