Germany

The federal republic stretches from the North and Baltic Sea coasts to the Alps in the south, comprising sixteen states with their own parliaments. Major cities including Berlin, Munich, and Hamburg shape the landscape alongside extensive forests, river valleys, and mountain ranges. Architecture ranges from medieval town centers to modern business districts in urban hubs.

Following World War Two, two German states emerged under different political systems, separated by border fortifications and the Berlin Wall. Reunification in October 1990 merged both parts after the wall fell in November 1989. Since then, the reunited nation has developed into a central player in the European Union with its capital in Berlin.

The dual education system combines academic learning with workplace apprenticeships, allowing young people to enter trades and industrial professions directly. Cultural diversity appears in regional dialects, cuisines, and festival traditions ranging from northern Hanseatic heritage to alpine customs. Musical traditions encompass classical composers, contemporary pop culture, and local folk music practiced across different regions.

High-speed trains connect regions while toll-free highways form the road network and international airports provide direct links to other continents. Public transportation operates on schedules with ticket systems integrating urban and regional travel. Visitor information and multilingual signs facilitate navigation in train stations and major transport hubs throughout the territory.

More than four hundred zoos and animal parks are distributed across the territory, with some facilities coordinating conservation breeding programs for endangered species. The trail network includes over 124,000 miles (200,000 kilometers) of marked hiking paths through diverse natural landscapes. In some coastal regions, traditional lighthouses now serve as observation points or small museums.

Inception: May 23, 1949

Capital city: Berlin

Shares border with: Denmark, Poland, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Netherlands, Austria, Czech Republic, Kingdom of the Netherlands, Kingdom of Denmark, Benelux, United Kingdom, Sweden

Address: Germany

Website: https://deutschland.de

GPS coordinates: 51.16382,10.44783

Latest update: November 30, 2025 15:07