Germany
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- Area: 357,000 square kilometres
- August 13, 1961: beginning of the building of the Berlin wall
- November 9, 1989: abolition of the border between the two Germanys
- October 3, 1990: unification of Germany, with Berlin as the capital
Status
Federal republic since 1948
Government
Federal republic consisting of 16 federal states
The government consists of a federal president, elected every 5 years, the Bundestag assembly which is made up of 669 members elected by universal suffrage for 4 year terms, and the Bundesrat which includes 68 members of state governments or their plenipotentiaries
Capital
Berlin
Main cities
Cologne, Dresden, Dûsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hanover, Leipzig, Munich, Stuttgart...
Salzburg
An urban jewel from the baroque age; countless sights invite you to stroll around and linger in the city of Salzburg, named a World Heritage town by the UNESCO in 1997. There are many museums and nicely restored houses, and especially the baroque old town is of historical and aesthetic value. And there's always Hohensalzburg Castle - the biggest, fully preserved castle in Central Europe. The home of the most famous "son" of the city is also worth a visit. The Mozart Weeks take place every year in honour of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The Salzburg Festival is world famous with its concerts, operas...
Principal ports
Hamburg, Bremen, Bremerhaven, Lubeck, Rostock
Currency
Deutschmark
Language spoken
German
Principal industries
Building, chemistry, energy, metals, precision mechanics and optics, transportation, mechanical construction, textiles and confectionery
Agriculture
Wheat, cattle, grains, barley, potatoes, hogs, wine
Climate
Temperate. The average summer temperature ranges from 20 to 27° C, while the average winter temperature ranges from -5 to 3° C.
Telephone country code
49
Traveling with pets
A rabies vaccination certificate from your veterinarian is necessary if you are bringing in a cat or dog. The format of the certificate is available from the German Tourism Office.
Tourism
