Germany at a glance

Getting around in Germany

From visa to voltage: Useful information and important telephone numbers for travellers in Germany

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.

Quiz

Deutschland-Quiz

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What is the longest river in Germany?

Rhine

Elbe

Danube

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What means of transport was invented in Germany in 1817?

Railway

Bicycle

Car

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What university has the most students?

University of Cologne

Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München

Fernuniversität Hagen

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What writer and Nobel Laureate was born in Germany in 1917?

Heinrich Böll

Günter Grass

Martin Walser

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In what town did Martin Luther publish his 95 Theses in 1517?

Eisenach

Worms

Wittenberg

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How many federal states are there in Germany?

11

5

16

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German National Anthem

The German national anthem consists only of the third stanza of the Deutschlandlied

Federal Republic of Germany

Germany is a federation. The federation and the 16 Länder (states) each have areas of re-sponsibility of their own.

The german Federal Government

The Federal Chancellor and the federal ministers form the Federal Government, the cabinet.

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.

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 Germany: being late? Don’t even think about it.

Just don’t!

Typically German? These nine things really don’t go down very well in Germany. A tongue-in-cheek warning.

People from 125 countries study and research at the FU Berlin.

These universities are excellent

Innovative, international, globally networked: five success factors of German universities.

Ready for export: cars wait for shipping in Emden.

Why is the German economy so strong?

Exports are not everything – seven factors for Germany’s economic strength.

Lots of German companies are looking for engineers and technicians.

Germany’s most popular jobs

There are excellent opportunities for well-trained, qualified professionals in the German labour market. The most sought-after jobs and valuable tips for foreign applicants.

Around 5.5 million people in Germany work in the skilled crafts sector.

Ten facts about the job market in Germany

How many people are in gainful employment and where do they work? Here are some key facts, and a surprising number relating to the “industrious Germans”.