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02/04/2012 06:08 AM
German Hotels Under 100 Euros
List of the best cheap hotels in Germany for under 100 euros a night, including great cheap hotels in Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Cologne, Germany.
02/04/2012 06:08 AM
2 Days in Hamburg
Hamburg Travel Planner: Are you planning to visit Hamburg? We have a two-day itinerary for you, which will take you to Hamburgs main attractions and sights in 48 hours. On the first day you will visit the famous Hamburg harbor, the Hamburg piers, the grand church of St. Michaelis, the historic warehouse district, and the legendary red-light district of Hamburg.
02/04/2012 06:08 AM
Munich for Kids
Traveling to Munch with the whole family? Here are the best things to in Munich for kids: interactive kids museums, parks and zoos for kids, Munich toy stores, and more kid-friendly ideas in Munich, Germany.
02/04/2012 06:08 AM
Main Tower Frankfurt
Visitor's information to Frankfurt's Main Tower, Frankfurt's only skyscraper that's open to the public; the Main Tower's restaurant and viewing platform offer the best views of the city.
02/04/2012 06:08 AM
Should You Reserve at Oktoberfest?
Should you reserve a table in an Oktoberfest beer tent? Here is how to place a reservation at Oktoberfest and tips on when to visit Oktoberfest when you don't have a reservation in an Oktoberfest beer tent.

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Germany, officially Federal Republic of Germany is a country in central Europe and is part of the European Union. Bounded on the north by the North Sea, Denmark and the Baltic Sea, east by Poland and the Czech Republic, south by Austria and Switzerland, and west by France, Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands. The territory of Germany covers 357,021 km² and has a temperate climate. With more than 82 million inhabitants, represents the largest population among the member states of the European Union and is home to the third largest group of international migrants.

The words come from Germany and German and Latin were used in antiquity by the Romans to name alamanes is not the same as Germans, the Germanic people closest to the territory of the Roman Empire. Hence was used to appoint the entire country. In addition to German, is also widespread use of the German adjective, derived from the name by which the Romans referred to the Roman tribes of central Europe, whose area called Germania.



Since the tenth century, the German territories formed a central part of the Holy Roman Empire that lasted until 1806. During the sixteenth century, the northern regions of the country became the center of the Protestant Reformation. As a modern nation-state, the country was unified amidst the Franco-Prussian War in 1871. After World War II, was divided into two separate states along the lines of allied occupation in 1949 but the two states were reunited again in 1990. He was a founding member of the European Community (1957), which became the European Union in 1993. It is part of the Schengen zone and adopted the common European currency, the euro, in 1999.

It is a federal parliamentary republic of sixteen states (Bundesländer). The capital and largest city is Berlin. Is a member of the United Nations, NATO, the G8, the G4 nations, and signed the Kyoto Protocol. It is the third largest economy in the world nominal GDP, the first in Europe and the largest exporter of goods in the world in 2007. In absolute terms, assigns the second biggest annual budget of development aid in the world, while its military expenditure ranked sixth. The country has developed a high standard of living and established a comprehensive system of social security. Has a key position in European affairs and maintains a close relationship with various partnerships worldwide. It is recognized as a leader in the fields of science and technology.



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02/04/2012 06:41 AM
Germany's Top 10 Cities
The 10 Best Cities in Germany: Learn about the best cities in Germany to visit. Plan your trip and read about Germany's top 10 cities and destinations. Get helpful travel tips for your city trip, from Germany's top destinations Berlin, Munich, Hamburg and Cologne, to Duesseldorf, Weimar, Dresden, Trier, and Frankfurt.
02/04/2012 06:41 AM
Top Ten Attractions
The Best Sights and Attractions in Germany: Planning a trip to Germany and want to visit the best sights and attractions? Here are the top ten attractions and sights in Germany that no traveler should miss. Read about Neuschwanstein, the Brandenburg Gate, the Cathedral of Cologne, the Black Forest, the best Christmas markets, Weimar, and many more attractions, landmarks and sights in Germany.
02/04/2012 06:41 AM
Munichs Top Ten
Munich Attractions: Check out the 10 best Munich sights and Munich attractions, and read about the best things to do in Munich; travel information for Munich including Munich's Old Town, the Munich Hofbräuhaus, the Munich Viktualienmarkt, the Munich Residence, and the largest park of Munich, the English Garden. Don't miss the German Museum, the Olympic Stadion, and the Pinakothek of Munich.
02/04/2012 06:41 AM
Carnival in Germany
Guide to carnival in Germany, including dates, carnival parades and carnival costume balls on Rose Monday and Shrove Tuesday. All about carnival, fasching in Germany, including when to celebrate carnival, where to see the carnival parades, and dates of carnival festivities in Germany.
02/04/2012 06:41 AM
When is Oktoberfest?
When is Oktoberfest in Germany? Find out exact Oktoberfest dates and opening hours for Oktoberfest beer tents and rides; also includes helpful links to plan your Munich and Oktoberfest visit.



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