Germany
Full name: Federal Republic of Germany
Population: 82.2 million (2008)
Capital: Berlin
Area: 357,021 km (137,847 sq miles)
Major language: German
Currency: Euro
Internet domain: .de
International dialling code: +49
If you want to travel at a place where you can be taken back at the past and see medieval houses, nice old towns, small villages as well as gothic churches, you must go nowhere else but in Germany. The Heart of Europe had been through a lot in the past resulting into so many major cities all over the country. Each city offers a distinct character built by the history and shaped by its surrounding regions. Germany is definitely the place where travellers from all walks of life must explore. Most of all, you will enjoy exploring the rest of Germany because of its locals who are more than willing to show you their city’s lifestyle.
The largest and one of the most popular cities in Germany is Berlin. In Berlin alone, it would take you at least a week so that you can visit all of the interesting and fascinating tourist destinations in this city. Moreover, the city of Berlin is also the ideal place for those who love arts, theatre, and music. Aside from opera houses, there are also areas where you can see different collections that would tell you the story of Germany. The Bauhaus Archive, the Deutsches Technikmuseum, and the Pergamon Museum are just some of the places where you can go to if you want to see antiques, memorabilia of World War II, and modern technology.
Germany is also known as a country filled with picturesque castles and cathedrals that you thought only exist in paintings or in movies. The one place where most tourists visit is the infamous Rhine. Because of its beauty, The Rhine does not just attract tourists and photographers but poets and painters as well. And because the weather in this area is warm and sunny, it is also known for its wine industry. Every year, there are several wine festivals celebrated in each village of The Rhine. The Rhine in Flames is considered as the most popular series of celebration in the area.
Of course, you would not leave Germany without tasting some of the local foods that they have. Most of their cuisines include meat and lots of different kinds of spices. Meat-based main dishes are often served with noodles, potatoes, or potato dumplings. One great thing about the restaurants in Germany is that you need not to guess how much the food prices are. These food establishments are required to post their menu and its prices outside its establishment.
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