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Germany - General InformationGermany, officially Bundesrepublik Deutschland (Federal Republic of Germany) is Europe's largest economy and its most populous nation with a population of 82 million. The capital is again the historic city of Berlin. Germany is centrally located in western Europe and shares frontiers with Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Poland and Switzerland. The northwest of the country has a coastline on the North Sea with islands known for their health resorts, while the Baltic coastline in the northeast stretches from the Danish to the Polish border. Despite the turmoil of the 20th century, Germany has emerged as a powerful, confident nation. It has an affluent and technologically powerful economy which is the fifth largest national economy in the world. The German landscape is varied. In the south, the Alps attract ski-lovers in winter and hiking enthusiasts in summer, who come to explore the scenic lakes and atmospheric castles here and in the Black Forest. Watersports are another summer pastime, and in the north, the island of Rugen with its majestic white cliffs and coastal towns like Wilhelmshaven offer terrific facilities for adventures on the North Sea. German is the main language spoken, while English and French are also spoken extensively. Christianity is the main religion with approximately 35 per cent Protestant and 35 per cent Roman Catholic. It also has Jewish, Muslim and other non- Christian minorities. ![]() Schengen Country Information:Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Iceland Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden German Travel Insurance - Requirement
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