Map of Germany

Where is Germany? • German Travel and Tourism

The Federal Republic of Germany is located in the heart of Europe, bordered by Poland and the Czech Republic to the east, by Austria and Switzerland to the south, by France, Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands to the west, and by Denmark to the north. Occupying an area of 137,847 square miles, Germany has northern coastlines along the Baltic Sea and North Sea. The fifth largest country in Europe, Germany is home to a population of more than 82 million. The nation's official language is German, and its currency is the Euro.

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Geography of Germany

Germany comprises three geographical regions: the north German plain, the central highlands, and the south central Alps. The northern plain is watered by the Elbe, Weser, and Oder Rivers; it includes the industrial centers of Hamburg, Bremen, Hanover, and Kiel. The capital city of Berlin lies in the east, as do the former East German cities of Leipzig, Dresden, and Magdeburg. Germany's northwest includes the industrialized cities of Cologne, Essen, and Dusseldorf.

The cities of Frankfurt, Munich, Stuttgart, and Nuremberg, as well as the Harz Mountains, comprise the central highlands. Frankfurt, a cosmopolitan city situated along the Main river in western Germany, is an important business center and boasts a spectacular skyline. Munich, a popular tourist destination in southern Germany, mingles urban sophistication and haute cuisine with Bavarian folk traditions like Lederhosen and Black Forest cake. Southern Germany borders Switzerland and lays claim to the impressive Bavarian Alps, as well as Germany's highest peak, Zugspitze. The famous Black Forest, one of Germany's greatest attractions, is also located in the south.

The Capital of Germany

Berlin, which is also Germany's largest city, is located along the banks of the River Spree. At the end of World War II, the virtually destroyed Berlin was divided into four sections: British, French, U.S., and Soviet. When East Germany was established, the Soviet sector of Berlin became East Berlin, and the rest was West Berlin. The famous Berlin Wall dividing the city was erected in 1961, where it remained until East and West Germany reunited. Today, parts of the Berlin Wall remain as a monument.

Germany Travel Information

Germany features picturesque small towns, elegant cities with a wealth of art museums and culture, and castles along the Rhine River. In south central Germany, the traveler can find serene farmland, stately forests, and beautiful mountainous landscapes. Germany's attractions range from the Alps and quaint architecture to historic castles and authentic German food. Germany's highest point is Zugspitze at 9,721 feet (2,963 meters).

German Tourism

German Tourist Board - Discover Germany on your trip through various regions, and enjoy everything from the exciting hustle and bustle of the large cities to the cultural wonders. Encounter a very special part of Europe!

Germany Resources

CIA - The World Factbook - Germany - Government almanac for Germany offering statistics, geography, and maps.
Germany in the Yahoo! Directory - Features government, tourist, art and other sites from Germany.
Wikipedia - Germany - Free online encyclopedia offers information about German history and the geography and regions of Germany.

Germany News

World War II Compensation: Ghetto Laborers Still Waiting for German Pensions
Germany approved the requisite legislation back in 2002, but many of those who worked in Jewish ghettos during World War II are still waiting for their pensions. Indeed, up to 90 percent of applicants have been rejected. ...
Spiegel Online. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:36:15 +0100.
Ribery Future Still Open as Bayern Progress In Europe
BERLIN (Reuters) - Bayern Munich playmaker Franck Ribery's decision whether to leave the side or not was made a little more difficult after the Germans squeezed into the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday.
By Reuters. International Herald Tribune. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:00:06 GMT.
Pope's brother caught up in abuse claims
A series of allegations in Germany and the Netherlands have plunged the Catholic Church into a renewed crisis over how it has dealt with child abuse after it emerged the Pope's brother ran a choir at the centre of some of the ...
New Zealand Herald. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 04:00:00 +1200.
Greek crisis will not hit tourism
BERLIN - THE economic and fiscal crisis engulfing Greece will not prevent hordes of German holidaymakers flocking there this year, the head of Germany's tourism board predicted on Tuesday.
Straits Times. 9 Mar 2010 13:16 GMT.
Germany lauds handling of Church scandals
The German government has pointed to Ireland as a guide for how church and state should handle clerical child sexual abuse scandals.
Irish Independent. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT.

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