| Local name:
Bundesrepublik Deutschland |
| Surface : 357.170
Kmq (137,847 sq miles). It has nine
neighbours: Denmark in the north, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg
and France in the west, Switzerland and Austria in the south, and the
Czech Republic as well as Poland in the east |
| Population :
82,057,379 (1997). |
| Electricity: 230
volts AC, 50Hz. European-style round 2-pin plugs are in use. Lamp
fittings are screw type. |
| Climate: The
German climate is variable so it's best to be prepared for all types
of weather throughout the year. That said, the most reliable weather
is from May to October. This coincides, naturally enough, with the
standard tourist season (except for skiiing). The shoulder periods can
bring fewer tourists and surprisingly pleasant weather. There is no
special rainy season |
Visas: To enter Germany,
foreigners need a valid passport or a back-up pass (passport is still
valid after expiration for up to 5 years). For members of most Western
European countries, a valid ID card is sufficient. VISAS:
Required by all except the following for
periods not exceeding 3 months:
nationals of American Samoa, Andorra, Argentina, Bermuda, Bolivia,
Brazil, Brunei Darussalam, Chile, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Croatia,
Cyprus, Czech Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Guam,
Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong (SAR), Hungary, Israel, Korea (Rep.
of), Latvia, Lithuania, Macau, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Monaco, New
Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niue, Norway, Panama, Paraguay,
Poland, San Marino, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Uruguay,
Vatican City, Venezuela and US Virgin Islands for stays of up to 3
months; passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting
aircraft, provided holding confirmed onward tickets and travel
documents. |
| Capital : Berlin.
Population: 3,446,600 (1997). |
| System : Federal
Republic |
| Main Cities : Amburgo, Monaco, Colonia, Bonn, Essen,
Francoforte, Dortmund, Brema, Stoccarda, Hannover |
| Languages : german - deutsch |
| Religions : 34%
Protestant, 33% Roman Catholic with Jewish, Muslim and other
non-Christian minorities. |
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| Money : Euro |
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