Facts About Germany Information On Germany

Germany is officially known as Federal Republic of Germany. and it follows political system of Federal Parliamentary Republic. The official language of Germany is German and the largest city and capital of Germany is Berlin. Germany is member of European Union and has Euro currency. Todays Germany holds a key position not only in the Europe but also globally in the economics and political affairs. Germany shares borders with more countries in the Europe than any other country.





Neighbors of Germany include nations like Denmark, Switzerland, Austria, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Netherlands, Poland and Czech Republic. For administration, Germany is divided into 16 states that are further subdivided into 439 districts and cities. Major states include Bavaria, Berlin, Hamburg, Brandenburg, North Rhine, and Saxony, among others. Major cities of Germany include Munich, Dresden, Stuttgart, Hamburg, Hanover and Kiel, to name the few. Germany is well known for its large number of zoological parks and national parks containing numerous species of plants, flora and fauna.

Facts About Germany Phone Numbers

Federal Network Agency, a government agency responsible for telecommunication and its infrastructure, regulates the Telephone Numbering Plan in Germany. Country Calling of Germany is '+49' and Trunk prefix is '0'. In Germany Phone Numbers, there are no standard numbers of digits for area codes or subscribers telephone numbers, that is some of the subscribers may have phone number as small as three digits.





There are over 5200 geographical area codes with lengths varying from two to five digits (excluding the Trunk prefix '0'). Some of the prefix for major area codes: 02 for the area surrounding Dusseldorf, 03 for the area surrounding Berlin, 04 for the area surrounding Hamburg, 05 for the area surrounding Hanover, 06 for the area surrounding Frankfurt, 07 for the area surrounding Stuttgart, 08 for the area surrounding Munich, and 09 for the area surrounding Nuremberg. 01 is the prefix for non-geographic area codes. Cellular phones are allotted the area codes starting with 015, 016 and 017. Like in many countries, the emergency services are assigned fixed three to five digit numbers without any area codes or prefixes. For instance, 110 is the phone number for Police Emergencies and 112 for other emergencies.

Facts about Germany City Hamburg Facts

With a population of over 1.8 million inhabitants, Hamburg is the second most populous city in Germany and seventh most populous city in the European Union. Hamburg is well known for its Port, which is the third largest port in Europe and ninth largest port in the world. Hamburg's history dates back to medieval Hanseatic League and free imperial city of Roman Empire. Hamburg, a major transportation hub in the northern Germany, is a major media and industrial center with the factories of the world giants of the likes Airbus, Aurubis (largest copper producer in Europe) and Blohm & Voss, a German Shipbuilding and Engineering Company.





In addition to a major industrial hub, Hamburg is also an important tourist place, which receives over 7।7 million international visitors every year. Due to its proximity to coastal areas, the climate of Hamburg is temperate oceanic climate. St. Nicholas' Church (world's tallest building of 19th century), St, Michaelis Church, St. Peter's Church, and St. Catherine's Church are few of the world famous landmarks of Hamburg. The city of Hamburg is well known for its hundreds of bridges constructed over streams, rivers and canals and withing city limits, Hamburg has the highest numbers of bridges all over the world. With more than 40 theaters, 60 museums and 100 music venues and clubs, Hamburg is the host for many cultural vents and contemporary life.

Facts About Germany Places to Visit in Germany 2010

With its rich and vivid cultural, historical and landscape heritage, and its wonderful eco regions and biodiversity, Germany is one of the most popular destinations in the itineraries of global tourists. Tourists to Germany never run out of interesting places including picturesque alps, wonderful castles, crystal clear lakes, wonderful fairytale villages, low mountain meadows and snow-capped mountains famous for winter sports such as skiing, and many other wonders of Germany.



Germany is an impressive and a unique place with a right mix of old and new culture, interesting history, and many more features that are necessary in the tourist itinerary. There are several important places to visit in Germany such as Cologne Cathedral, world-famous castle of King Ludwig II, Heidelberg Castle, Checkpoint Charlie, the Romantic Road, Christmas Market, Church of Our Lady in Dresden, Saxon Switzerland National Park, Jasmund National Park, Bavarian Forest National Park, Black Forest, Zoological gardens, wildlife parks, aquarium, bird parks, and Bavarian Alps, to name the few. Besides, some of the cities such as Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Hanover, Dresden, Stuttgart, Mainz, Dusseldorf, and Bremen are also wonderful places to visit in Germany.