General information about Germany is given here

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT GERMANY

Form of government: Federal Parliamentary Republic

Capital: Berlin

Population: 82 million

Official language: German

Administrative divisions: 16 states

Continent: Europe

Area : 357,386 km²

Currency: Euro

Telephone code: +49

Popular cities: Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Bremen, Cologne, Stuttgart

Location:

Federal Republic of Germany, one of the Central European countries; Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg and France in the west; Czechia and Poland in the east; the North Sea, Denmark and the Baltic Sea to the north; In the south, it borders with Switzerland and Austria.

Economy:

The Federal Republic of Germany, which has the largest economy in the European Union and the 3rd largest economy in the world, is the country with the most populous population among the European Union countries. The German economy, which is a pioneer in many important sectors such as machinery, automobiles, chemistry and basic raw materials, is the world’s largest exporter. Germany, one of the countries where social democracy is best practiced in the world; Since it is one of the leading countries in the world with its strong economy, high living standards and wide job opportunities, it is the second country that receives the most immigrants after the United States. Being one of the leading countries in the world with its dominant roles in both the economic and political fields, Germany’s scientific and technological achievements are also considered as one of the most important factors in maintaining the strong position of the country. In Germany, one of the founders of the European Union and one of the Schengen Area countries, the Euro has been used as its currency since 2002.

Climate:

In Germany, a Central European country, temperate climate characteristics are dominant. Germany, where July and August are the hottest periods, generally has a rainy climate and the winter months are quite cold and rainy.

Food culture:

In Germany, which has a typical European cuisine, bread, cheese, butter, eggs, honey, marmalade and coffee as a beverage are mostly consumed for breakfast. In German cuisine, where red meat and white meat are consumed abundantly, the most consumed vegetables are potatoes, cabbage, spinach, beans, turnips and carrots.

States:

Since Germany is a country governed by the federal system, it is divided into 16 states. These states are as follows: