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GERMANY FACTShttp://www.justgermany.org/germany/photos/ 

Facts about Germany

Capital

Berlin

Total Area

total: 357,021 sq kmland: 349,223 sq kmwater: 7,798 sq km

Population

82,431,390 (July 2005 est.)

Languages

German

Germany is located right in the center of Europe and forms as abridge between maritime west of Europe and the continental east.It is a triad of mountain ranges, uplands and low land plains, theBavarian Alps in the south and the wooded mountains of theMittelgebirge in the center of the country. 

WHERE AND WHEN TO GO INGERMANY Germany offers a huge choice of regions (16 states called Bundesländer or short

"Länder") most of which could provide an enjoyable and fascinating holiday. Germany is

also famous for its forests, mountains and lakes.

Let’s begin for the North: Germany has coasts to the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. In

this part of the country you can find the famous Fairytale Road with white, sandy

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beaches, resorts and seaports. There is also the city of Bremen, the Germany’s second

port; there are galleries, the town hall and the Roland Statue. The Germany’s number

one ocean gate way to the world is the international port of Hamburg; there are chic

shops, elegant hotels and great museums. We can not forget Berlin, Germany’s capital,

one of the mega cities in the world and the top travel destination in Germany. Berlinoffers a wonderful combination of history, night life, architecture and culture.

In the Germany’s south you can find from the beauty of the Black Forest to the dazzling

allure of the Alps. There is the city of Heidelberg, where stay the Germany’s most

famous castle ruins. Other important city is Freiburg, the capital of the southern Black 

Forest; it is also known for its magnificent cathedral, an excellent example of late gothic

architecture. There is also Munich, Bavaria’s capital and one of Germany’s most beautiful

and charming cities, it is home of the world-famous Oktoberfest and of the Deutsches

Museum, the largest science and industry museum in Europe. Other areas of interest in

Germany’s south include Triberg, Lindau, Dinkelsbühl and the historic Franconian city of 

Würzburg.

In the middle, you can find Europe’s center of international business and finance:

Frankfurt. The city is vibrant, dynamic, and flashy, earning it the questioning distinction

of the most Americanized city in Germany. In the eastern part of Germany, you can find

extraordinary cities: Leipzig, Weimar, Schwerin and even Dresden, famous for its

Frauenkirche and historic center. In the western part cities still have some French

influence, discover Bonn, Düsseldorf, Cologne (the heart of the Rhineland), Trier (the

oldest city of Germany) or Aachen with its impressive cathedral and history back toCharlemagne.

We have to recommend the Germany’s valleys, well-known as “Romantic Wine Valleys”.

Let’s begin for the Rhine Valley; its unique beauty unfurls across the legendary River

Rhine. It is famous for its wine festivals during the autumn. The next romantic valley is

the Moselle Valley; it attracts visitors not only for its beauty, but also for the friendly

atmosphere created by wine and song. Other beautiful valleys are The Ahr Valley, the

Weser valley, the Neckar valley, and the Altmühl valley.

Germany is an excellent destination all the year although its climate can be

unpredictable. Most people prefer to visit it between May and September (high season)

when the sunny days are most likely. A lot of activities are popular in this season,

especially outdoor events (hiking, cycling and swimming) and festivals. Cold and wet

weather should never be unpredicted in Germany, however: between one-third and one-

half of the days each year brings some amount of precipitation. In June and July, school

groups filled the major youth hostels, bringing noise and confusion.

The other seasons (from March to May and from October to early November) bring

fewer tourists. Usually, in April and May the weather can be mild and sunny. On the

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other hand, between November and early March skies tend to be gloomy and the

mercury often drops below freezing (there are only six or eight hours of daylight); in this

season, travel to Germany is becoming more and more popular, especially to the ski

areas in the Bavarian Alps. Keep in mind that the rain is a possibility in any month, so

try to be cautious.

GETTING AROUND GERMANY Getting around Germany is incredible easy. The train network is comfortable,reliable, fast and reasonably priced. The eastern and western train systemshave now been fully merged. German roads are also excellent and motorizedtransport can be a great way to tour the country. However, almost all bigger

cities suffer from a severe parking problem. The national and famousmotorway network known as autobahnen  , officially there is no general speedlimit, but, in an attempt to increase safety and control the pollution, a lot of segments have speed limits. Another good and healthy way for gettingaround Germany is “cycling”. For the Germans, cycling is a fundamental partof life and many cities encourage cyclists with designated bicycle lanes, butcycling on the autobahnen  is strictly forbidden (verboten ).

Germany By Plane  Almost all large and small cities in Germany have airports andnumerous carriers operate domestic flights. Furthermore,

airports have an airport shuttle service, offering reduced faresand fast connections between the city center and the airport.More 

Germany By Train Germany has a one of the world’s best and most efficientrailway systems, which reaches almost every city of thecountry, while the trip will be comfortable, cheap andpunctual. Trains in Germany are modern and fast. More 

Germany By Car Driving around Germany is a pleasing and flexible way to seethe country. In Germany roads are usually excellent, thecountry’s pride are its 11,000 Km of freeways (Autobahnen)which expand to all corners of the land. More 

Germany By Bus The bus network in Germany is excellent and efficient.Germany does not have a nationwide bus system, but many

buses are operated by BahnBus. Bus service is especially convenient duringslow periods of rail service. More 

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Germany By Boat Germany has a lot of beautiful lakes and rivers, and the Rhineis the country’s most traveled waterway. Most visitors pref er

to see the castles on the Rhine from the deck of a passengerliner. More