Germany, Federal republic in Central Europe.
Description
Germany stretches from northern coasts to southern mountains and includes sixteen federal states, each with its own parliament. Large cities such as Berlin, Munich, and Hamburg sit beside forests, river valleys, and mountain ranges that shape the geography.
History
After the Second World War, two separate states formed under different political systems and were divided by border installations and the Berlin Wall. Reunification took place in October 1990, bringing both parts together after the wall came down in November 1989.
Culture
Weekly markets bring local farmers and bakers into town squares where residents buy bread, cheese, and seasonal vegetables directly from producers. Many communities gather in beer gardens or wine taverns during warmer months, continuing social traditions that revolve around regional beverages and simple meals.
Practical
High-speed trains connect regions while toll-free motorways form the road network, and international airports offer direct connections to other continents. Public transport runs on timetables with ticket systems that integrate city and regional travel.
Did you know?
More than four hundred zoos and animal parks spread across the land, with some facilities coordinating breeding programs for endangered species. The path network covers over 124,000 miles (200,000 kilometers) of marked hiking trails through varied natural landscapes.
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Germany offers a nice variety of golf courses suitable for all levels. You can play on courses set in green parks, near quiet lakes, or in links style, with wind and tall grass that mark this traditional game. The courses stretch from the Baltic coast with its dunes to the mountains of the Alps,...
Neuschwanstein Castle
402 km
Nürburgring
263.2 km
Cologne Cathedral
245.4 km
Brandenburg Gate
251.5 km
Reichstag
251.6 km
Elbphilharmonie
266.5 km
Kehlsteinhaus
437.8 km
Checkpoint Charlie
251.6 km
Allianz Arena
338.6 km
Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe
251.4 km
European Central Bank
170.2 km
Ulm Minster
309.6 km
Fernsehturm Berlin
253.6 km
Europa-Park
377.3 km
Jahnkampfbahn Wald
238 km
Monument to the Battle of the Nations
138 km
Westfalenstadion
211.6 km
Hohenzollern Castle
333.6 km
Loreley
223.2 km
Hermannsdenkmal
139 km
Eltz Castle
244 km
Berlin Olympic Stadium
243.9 km
Alexanderplatz
253.9 km
Church of Our Lady
230.5 km
Kurpfälzisches Museum
231.2 km
Brocken
71.7 km
Tropical Islands
248.1 km
Fernsehturm Berlin
253.6 km
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