Germany

Geography

A country in Central Europe

Germany

Official Name: Federal Republic of Germany

Capital: Berlin

Area: 357,021 square kilometers

Population: 82 million

Language: German

Brief History

750BC–260 Germanic tribes 962–1806 Holy Roman Empire 1814–1871 Restoration and revolution 1871–1918 German Empire 1919–1933 Weimar Republic 1933–1945 Third Reich 1945–1990 Division and reunification 1990– Berlin Republic and EU integration

Oktoberfest

Cologne carnival

Traditionally, the carnival season is declared open at 11 minutes past 11 on the 11th of November.

Football

Germany national football team

Formula One

Michael Schumacher

Brandenburg Gate

The Brandenburg Gate is one of the most famous landmarks of German history. It is a former city gate and one of the main symbols of Berlin and Germany. It is located in Berlin, which includes twelve administrative districts sometimes seem like separate small towns.

Cologne Cathedral

Allianz Arena

2006 FIFA World Cup Stadium

More information:

http://www.germany-tourism.de/