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Germany

A taste of old Europe in a shiny new package

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The first gray-bearded man in lederhosen you encounter might cause you to stare. By the time the fifth one nods to you nonchalantly, you'll have gotten used to it. You’re in Germany, a place that you think you know--until you actually experience it for yourself. Germany is an unexpected and thrilling mix of old culture injected into gleaming, brand-new cities alongside old cities waking to modernity. The older generations store their beer steins at the local brauhaus, while the young people gyrate to pulsing techno in clubs with monosyllabic names. Super-fast luxury trains speed you past hulking Bavarian castles and ancient vineyards and into the bustling streets of perpetually evolving Berlin. The amazing Cologne Cathedral and the thriving art scene in Munich are much like those found throughout the rest of Europe. But Germany is still struggling to heal from the scars of two destructive wars and to reconcile with itself since its reunification. The emerging Germany is a fascinating place to visit, because in many ways, it is still discovering itself and its new identity in Europe. Come with an open mind and bear witness to the transformation as it happens all around you, right before your eyes.

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    1. Brandenburger Tor, Berlin, Germany

    Berlin's symbolic landmark, which is over 200 years old, is resplendent again with a new lustre at a historic location. The Brandenburg Gate is widely regarded as the emblem of Berlin. Work on this sup...

    • address: Pariser Platz, Berlin 10117
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    2. Deutsches Museum, Munich, Germany

    The world's largest museum of technology is a great place to try things out: you can play along and learn about almost all the different areas of natural science and technology. A museum for everyone, ...

    • address: Museumsinsel 1, München 80538
    • telephone: +49 89 21791
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    3. Park Sanssouci, Potsdam, Germany

    The main attraction in Potsdam - artistically crafted natural surroundings and important palaces. Potsdam's main point of attraction brings together natural surroundings, castles and smaller buildings ...

    • address: Hauptallee, Potsdam 14469
    • telephone: +49 331 9694202
  • GDP per capita (PPP): 31095
  • literacy: 99.9
  • life expectancy: 77.4
  • electricity: 230 V (50 Hz)
  • electric plug type: C,F
  • currency (code): Euro (EUR)
  • calling code: 49
  • internet TLD: .de
  • capital: Berlin
  • population: 82400996
  • area: 357022
  • time zone: GMT +1
  • languages: German
  • religions: Protestant 34%,Roman Catholic 34%

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