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Germany |
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Germany produced Martin Luther and
Adolf Hitler, the countries
most notable public speakers. Germany
was dominant during WWII
and since has become a world industrial
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| Official Name |
Federal Republic of Germany |
| Form of Government |
Federal republic with two
legislative bodies |
| Capital |
Berlin |
| Area |
356,910 sq km |
| Time zone |
GMT + 1 hour |
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| Population |
82,500,000 approx |
| Official Language |
German |
| Other Languages |
Turkish, Italian,
Greek, Dutch and English |
| Currency |
Euro |
| Economy |
Services 53%, Industry
41%, agriculture 6% |
| Climate |
Cool wet winters and
mild summers |
| Highest Point |
Zugspitze 2,962 m |
| Main Sports |
Snow sports and
athletics |
| Notable Landmarks |
City of Berlin and its
museums. |
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| Official website |
www.bundespraesident.de
Government |
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www.germany-info.org
Tourism |
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| If you have cousins, relatives or
friends in Germany, they can become part of your core group
receiving benefits just like you and me and my family. Standard STD
call charges apply to call this country from Australia. |
