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Germany at a glance

Das deutsche Parlament: der Bundestag in Berlin Interesting and important facts about the Federal Republic of Germany
Das Schloss auf einer Insel im Schweriner See UNESCO Unique world heritage
Flugzeug hebt ab
Getting around in Germany
From visa to voltage: Useful information and important telephone numbers for travellers in Germany
Zugspitze Deutschland höchster Berg
Geography and Climate
Germany lies at the heart of Europe. It shares its borders with nine other nations. No other European country has more neighbours.
Nationalhymne von Deutschland
German National Anthem
The German national anthem consists only of the third stanza of the Deutschlandlied

Quick facts

84.3 Million people Population in Germany in 2022.
146 articles The 146 articles of the Basic Law supersede all other German legal norms.
16 states Germany is a federation. The federation and the 16 Länder (states) each have areas of re-sponsibility of their own.
2962 m The Zugspitze in Bavaria is Germany’s highest peak.
Sitzung im Deutschen Bundesrat
Federal Republic of Germany
Germany is a federation. The federation and the 16 Länder (states) each have areas of re-sponsibility of their own.
Das Bundeskanzleramt The Federal Government
Who governs Germany?
The German Federal Government
Federal Chancellor, Cabinet, seat of government – here you can find out how the German government works.
Deutscher Bundestag
The German parliament and the parties
The German Bundestag is elected every four years by free, secret, and direct ballot by citizens aged 18 and over who are eligible to vote.
Quiz
Quiz about Germany
Discover Germany Quiz Teaser
Who was the first Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany?
Discover Germany Quiz Question 1
How many times has the German men’s national soccer team won the FIFA World Cup?
Discover Germany Quiz Question 2
What is the name of Germany’s highest mountain?
Discover Germany Quiz Question 3
How many people live in Germany?
Discover Germany Quiz Question 4
Which means of transport was invented in Germany in 1817?
Discover Germany Quiz Question 5
Who is the Federal Republic’s head of state?
Discover Germany Quiz Question 6
What is the name of Germany’s largest island?
Discover Germany Quiz Question 7
Which author and Nobel laureate was born in Germany in 1917?
Discover Germany Quiz Question 8
How many states (Länder) are there in Germany?
Discover Germany Quiz Question 9
“Strengthen democracy by giving people many opportunities to experience democracy”
A man votes in an election

Claudine Nierth from the Mehr Demokratie association tells us how referendums and citizens’ councils can complement parliamentary elections.

Find out more
Business partners shaking hands after the meeting, male and female. do’s and don’ts
A Guide to German Etiquette
Nothing’s as easy as sticking your foot in it when you’re abroad. But don’t worry. Here the do’s and don’ts.
Dos and Don'ts in Deutschland: Zu spät kommen? Geht gar nicht.
Just don’t!
Typically German? These nine things really don’t go down very well in Germany. A tongue-in-cheek warning.
An der FU Berlin studieren und forschen Menschen aus 125 Ländern.
These universities are excellent
Innovative, international, globally networked: five success factors of German universities.
Fertig für den Export: Autos vor der Verschiffung in Emden. Why is the German economy so strong?
Zehn Fakten zum deutschen Arbeitsmarkt Ten facts about the job market in Germany
Oma und Enkelin basteln
Demographic developments in Germany
With regard to demographic developments there are three clear trends in Germany: a low birth rate, rising life expectancy, and an aging society.
Die Schultüte mit Geschenken ist ein Brauch zur Einschulung. Education
School system
This is how the German school system works
Do schools charge fees? Why is school compulsory? We explain the peculiarities of the German school system.
Was Internetnutzer über Deutschland wissen wollen.
Questions about Germany
From the autobahn to tuition fees – here we answer questions often asked on Google about Germany.
Was Internetnutzer über Deutschland wissen wollen. Does Germany have …?
Was Internetnutzer über Deutschland wissen wollen. Does Germany have a ...?
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