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| Germany |
| Short Description | |
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 Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate. With 81.8 million inhabitants, it is the most populous member state and the largest economy in the European Union. It is one of the major political powers of the European continent and a technological leader in many fields.A region named Germania, inhabited by several Germanic peoples, was documented before AD 100. During the Migration Age, the Germanic tribes expanded southward, and established successor kingdoms throughout much of Europe. Beginning in the 10th century, German territories formed a central part of the Holy Roman Empire.[5] During the 16th century, northern German regions became the centre of the Protestant Reformation while southern and western parts remained dominated by Roman Catholic denominations, with the two factions clashing in the Thirty Years' War, marking the beginning of the Catholic–Protestant divide that has characterized German society ever since. Occupied during the Napoleonic Wars, the rise of Pan-Germanism inside the German Confederation resulted in the unification of most of the German states into the German Empire in 1871 which was Prussian dominated. After the German Revolution of 1918–1919 and the subsequent military surrender in World War I, the Empire was replaced by the Weimar Republic in 1918, and partitioned in the Versailles Treaty. Amidst the Great Depression, the Third Reich was proclaimed in 1933. The latter period was marked by Fascism and the Second World War. After 1945, Germany was divided by allied occupation, and evolved into two states, East Germany and West Germany. In 1990 Germany was reunified. Germany was a founding member of the European Community in 1957, which became the EU in 1993. It is part of the Schengen Area and since 1999 a member of the eurozone. Germany is a member of the United Nations, NATO, the G8, the G20, the OECD and the Council of Europe, and took a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2011–2012 term. It has the world's fourth largest economy by nominal GDP and the fifth largest by purchasing power parity. It is the second largest exporter and third largest importer of goods. The country has developed a very high standard of living and a comprehensive system of social security. Germany has been the home of many influential scientists and inventors, and is known for its cultural and political history. (Source: Wikipedia) |
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| Wikipedia Link | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Germany |
| Wikitravel Link | http://wikitravel.org/en/Germany |
| Geographical Facts | |
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| Population | 81 799 000 |
| Area | 357 021 km² / 137 847 mil² |
| Drives on the | Right |
| Calling Code | 49 |
| Time Zones | UTC+01:00 |
| Political Situation | |
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| Member of the EU | yes |
| Member of the Schengen Aea | yes |
| Official Languages | German |
| Description | None |
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| Additional Information | http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/germany.htm | ||
| Voltages / Frequency | |
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| 230 V | 50 |
| Currency | |
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| Name | Euro |
| Unit | EUR |
| Subunits | Cent |
| ISO4217 | EUR |
| Other Names | - |
| Wikipedia | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Euro |
| Symbol | € |
| Subunit Symbol | c |
| Cruise Line | Cruise Name | Days Total |
|---|---|---|
| A-Rosa | Christmas & New Year Celebrations | 15 |
| Danube Cataracts | 11 | |
| Danube Christmas Markets | 8 | |
| Danube Delta from Bucharest | 12 | |
| Danube Delta from Passau | 11 | |
| Exploring German Christmas Markets | 9 | |
| Historic Cities | 11 | |
| Panoramic Adventures | 10 | |
| Panoramic Rhine Northbound | 8 | |
| Panoramic Rhine Southbound | 8 | |
| Rhine North & South | 10 | |
| Rhine North Tulips | 8 | |
| Romance on the Danube | 11 | |
| The Enchanting Rhine | 9 | |
| Waltzing along the Danube | 12 | |
| Ama Waterways | Blue Danube Discovery | 14 |
| Christmas on the Rhine | 13 | |
| Christmas Time Cruise | 11 | |
| Europes Rivers & Castles | 14 | |
| Grand Danube Cruise | 23 | |
| Magnificent Europe | 16 | |
| Magnificent Europe (Christmas Cruise) | 16 | |
| Melodies of the Danube | 12 | |
| North Sea to the Black Sea | 27 | |
| The Enchanting Rhine | 13 | |
| The Legendary Danube | 12 | |
| The Romantic Danube | 12 | |
| Treasures of the Main & Rhine | 11 | |
| Ultimate River Cruise | 21 | |
| Vineyards of the Rhine & Mosel | 12 | |
| Avalon Waterways | Austrian Highlights & Bavaria | 9 |
| Canals Vineyards Paris 2015 | 10 | |
| Capitals of Central Europe 2014 | 10 | |
| Capitals of Central Europe: Budapest to Prague 2015 | 12 | |
| Capitals of Central Europe: Prague to Budapest 2015 | 10 | |
| Central European Experience 2014 | 12 | |
| Central European Experience 2015 | 12 | |
| Christmas in the Heart of Germany 2014 | 8 | |
| Christmas in the Heart of Germany 2015 | 8 | |
| Christmastime in Alsace & Germany | 5 | |
| Christmastime in Germany | 12 | |
| Christmastime in Germany & Austria | 12 | |
| Christmastime on the Danube | 9 | |
| European Splendor | 13 | |
| Grand Christmastime Cruise | 16 | |
| Grand Danube Cruise | 18 | |
| Highlights of Germany | 13 | |
| Jewels of Central Europe: Budapest to Paris | 19 | |
| Jewels of Central Europe: Budapest to Paris 2015 | 19 | |
| Jewels of Central Europe: Paris to Budapest | 17 | |
| Jewels of Central Europe: Paris to Budapest 2015 | 17 | |
| Magnificent Europe | 15 | |
| North Sea - Black Sea Cruise | 24 | |
| Rhine & Rhone Revealed | 16 | |
| Romantic Rhine | 8 | |
| The Blue Danube Discovery | 13 | |
| The Legendary Danube | 11 | |
| The Rhine & Moselle | 13 | |
| The Upper Rhine to the City of Music | 12 | |
| Windmills, Vineyards & Paris | 10 | |
| Emerald Waterways | Christmas Markets for Europe | 15 |
| Classic Prague and Danube Delights | 11 | |
| Danube Delight | 8 | |
| Magical Rhine & Moselle | 12 | |
| Splendours of Europe | 15 | |
| Gate1 Travel | 9 Day Danube River Cruise | 9 |
| Grand Circle Travel | Christmas Markets along the Danube | 8 |
| Christmas Markets along the Elbe | 11 | |
| Christmas Markets along the Rhine | 11 | |
| Essence of the Elbe | 13 | |
| Essence of the Elbe - President Cruise | 13 | |
| Grand European Cruise | 28 | |
| Romance of the Rhine & Mosel | 16 | |
| The Great Rivers of Europe | 16 | |
| Lueftner Cruises | Across Europe | 15 |
| Beautiful Blue Danube | 15 | |
| Best of Europe | 13 | |
| Christmas Cruise from Passau | 7 | |
| Christmas Cruise on the Rhine | 7 | |
| Classical Danube Cruise | 8 | |
| Classical Danube Cruise (from Passau) | 8 | |
| Classical Music on the Danube | 8 | |
| Classical Music on the Rhine | 8 | |
| Classical Rhine Cruise | 8 | |
| Danube Rhapsody | 8 | |
| Magic of Advent - Northern Rhine Route | 4 | |
| Magic of Advent on the Danube | 7 | |
| Magic of Advent on the Rhine | 5 | |
| New Year's Eve Cruise on the Danube | 7 | |
| New Year's Eve Cruise on the Rhine | 8 | |
| Prague & Danube | 10 | |
| Short Cruise Cologne - Amsterdam | 4 | |
| Three River Cruise | 8 | |
| Scenic Tours | Gems of the Danube | 8 |
| Grand Europe | 24 | |
| Highlights of the Rhine | 8 | |
| Jewels of Europe | 15 | |
| Magnificent Rhine and Rhone | 15 | |
| Romantic Rhine & Moselle | 15 | |
| Tauck | Amsterdam to Budapest | 15 |
| Blue Danube: Family Riverboat Adventure | 8 | |
| Christmas Markets along the Danube | 8 | |
| Christmas Markets along the Rhine | 8 | |
| Danube Reflections | 10 | |
| Grand European Cruise | 24 | |
| Musical Magic along the Blue Danube | 12 | |
| The Blue Danube | 12 | |
| The Rhine and Moselle | 13 | |
| The Romantic Rhine: Basel to Amsterdam | 8 | |
| Uniworld Boutique River Cruises | Castles along the Rhine | 8 |
| Classic Christmas Markets | 8 | |
| Classic Christmas Markets Family Program | 8 | |
| Danube Discovery & Prague | 10 | |
| Danube Holiday Markets | 8 | |
| Delightful Danube & Prague | 10 | |
| Enchanting Christmas & New Year's Cruise | 11 | |
| Enchanting Danube | 8 | |
| European Holiday Markets | 8 | |
| European Jewels | 15 | |
| European Serenade | 14 | |
| Grand Christmas & New Year's Cruise | 13 | |
| Grand Danube & Prague | 17 | |
| Grand European Discovery | 15 | |
| Grand European Explorer | 19 | |
| Grand European Highlights | 22 | |
| Grand European River Voyage | 27 | |
| Legendary Rhine & Moselle | 13 | |
| Paris & the Heart of Europe | 18 | |
| Rhine Discovery & Prague | 10 | |
| Rhine Holiday Markets | 8 | |
| Springtime Tulips & the Rhine | 8 | |
| Vantage Deluxe World Travel | Christmas on the Rhine & Main Rivers | 13 |
| Cruising the Elbe River: Berlin, Dresden & Prague | 13 | |
| Danube Holiday River Cruise feat. Prague | 12 | |
| Grand European River Cruise: Rhine Valley to the Black Sea | 26 | |
| Holiday Markets Along the Rhine & Main Rivers | 10 | |
| Majestic Rivers of Europe: Castles, Cathedrals & Fairytales | 15 | |
| Romance of the Blue Danube | 11 | |
| Switzerland & the Heart of the Rhine & Moselle | 15 | |
| Treasures of the Rhine & Main Rivers | 15 | |
| Viking River Cruises | Cities of Light | 12 |
| Danube Waltz | 8 | |
| Elegant Elbe | 10 | |
| European Sojourn | 23 | |
| Grand European Tour | 15 | |
| Grand Rivers of Europe | 22 | |
| Heart of Germany | 7 | |
| Rhine Getaway | 8 | |
| Rhine Rhapsody | 10 | |
| River of History | 8 | |
| Romantic Danube | 8 | |
| Vineyards & Vistas | 8 |