germany
Germany (German: Deutschland, German pronunciation: [ˈdɔʏtʃlant]), officially the Federal Republic of Germany (German: Bundesrepublik Deutschland, 
listen (help·info)),[g] is a country in Central and Western Europe, lying between the Baltic and North Seas to the north and the Alps, Lake Constance and the High Rhine to the south. It borders Denmark to the north, Poland and the Czech Republic to the east, Austria and Switzerland to the south, France to the southwest, and Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands to the west.
Germany includes 16 constituent states, covers an area of 357,386 square kilometres (137,988 sq mi),[7] and has a largely temperate seasonal climate. With 83 million inhabitants, it is the second most populous state of Europe after Russia, the most populous state lying entirely in Europe, as well as the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany is a very decentralised country. Its capital and largest metropolis is Berlin, while Frankfurt serves as its financial capital and has the country’s busiest airport. Germany’s largest urban area is the Ruhr, with its main centres of Dortmund and Essen. The country’s other major cities are Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf, Leipzig, Bremen, Dresden, Hanover, and Nuremberg.
Various Germanic tribes have inhabited the northern parts of modern Germany since classical antiquity. A region named Germania was documentedbefore AD 100. During the Migration Period, the Germanic tribes expanded southward. Beginning in the 10th century, German territories formed a central part of the Holy Roman Empire.[13] During the 16th century, northern German regions became the centre of the Protestant Reformation. After the collapse of the Holy Roman Empire, the German Confederation was formed in 1815. The German revolutions of 1848–49 resulted in the Frankfurt Parliament establishing major democratic rights.
In 1871, Germany became a nation state when most of the German states unified (except Switzerland and Austria) into the Prussian-dominated German Empire. After World War I and the revolution of 1918–19, the Empire was replaced by the parliamentary Weimar Republic. The Nazi seizure of power in 1933 led to the establishment of a dictatorship, the annexation of Austria, World War II, and the Holocaust. After the end of World War II in Europe and a period of Allied occupation, Austria was re-established as an independent country and two new German states were founded: West Germany, formed from the American, British, and French occupation zones, and East Germany, formed from the Soviet occupation zone. About a quarter of Germany’s pre-war territory was annexed by Poland and the Soviet Union leading to the expulsion of Germans. Following the Revolutions of 1989 that ended communist rule in Central and Eastern Europe, the country was reunified on 3 October 1990.[14]
Today, the sovereign state of Germany is a federal parliamentary republic led by a chancellor. It is a great power with a strong economy; it has the world’s fourth-largest economy by nominal GDP, and the fifth-largest by PPP. As a global leader in several industrial and technological sectors, it is both the world’s third-largest exporter and importer of goods. As a highly developed country with a very high standard of living, it upholds a social security and universal health care system, environmental protection, and a tuition-free university education.
The Federal Republic of Germany was a founding member of the European Economic Community in 1957 and the European Union in 1993. It is part of the Schengen Area and became a co-founder of the Eurozone in 1999. Germany is a member of the United Nations, NATO, the G7, the G20, and the OECD. Known for its rich cultural history, Germany has been continuously the home of influential and successful artists, philosophers, writers, musicians, film people, sportspeople, entrepreneurs, scientists, engineers, and inventors. Germany has a large number of World Heritage sites and is among the top tourism destinations in the world.
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Travel in Germany: Six reasons why Mainz is worth visiting this autumn https://t.co/9MPmoee9Td
When you see a picture like this of Berchtesgaden, do you feel the irresistible desire to #WanderlustGermany?
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A2: A travel experience which made me feel like I time travelled many centuries back, was visiting Germany's picturesque beauty.
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Even our four-legged best friends can have an amazing holiday in Germany. The majority of hotels in Germany welcome pets, along with most restaurants and on public transport. Germany is often regarded as one of the most dog-friendly countries in the world. #GermanyAwaitsYou
The Zwinger is a palatial complex with gardens in Dresden, Germany @germanytourism @visit.dresden
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#visitdresden #urban #travelphotography #photography #germany #Zwinger #dresden #visitgermany
In all of Germany, do you have a favourite beer? Could it be Kölsch from Cologne, Altbier from Düsseldorf, Weissbier from Munich, Bremen Beck's beer, Black Forest beer made with mineral water or do you prefer smoked beer from Bamberg? We would love to have your views.
I just got back from Baden-Baden & what a special little place it is. If you’re a fan of European autumn breaks, add it to your list 😍 #travel #Germany @GermanyTourism https://t.co/cg5CtXbOMm
Would love to be cruising down the Neckar River in Germany. So beautiful, so peaceful. 😍
#TrvlTasteTour #Travel #Taste #Tour #Germany #NeckarRiver
It's apple-picking season. If you have more apples than you can use, why not try Rick Stein's delicious German apple cake recipe. On your marks, get set, bake 😀https://t.co/3wcuyTKOl9
Berlin's East Side Gallery opened 30 years ago today! Artists from all over the world painted on this 1.3 km section after the fall of the Wall in 1989. Their works include messages of freedom, democracy and peace. Here's a selection.👇
Park #Sanssousi in #Potsdam. We started at the Western end of the park that, at the same time, is one of the most beautiful university campuses in the world.
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Have you ever been to https://t.co/npxtfbzwDD? If you haven't then the Hanseatic port-town could well be an unforgettable highlight on your next visit to Germany. Super photogenic & a #UNESCO #WorldHeritage site, Wismar is where you can imagine yourself travelling back in time.
Did you know that the highest mountain peak in Germany is only 1hr away from Munich? The https://t.co/5eoEDT6o3m offers unparalleled views of the Alps. #GermanyAwaitsYou
Dominating the skyline of https://t.co/7nr1AERiLH, near Frankfurt, is this unique church structure. Beautifully made with red bricks, the neo-Gothic Marktkirche (Market Church) was built in 1862. Inside you'll find a nice escape from the outside hustle & bustle. #GermanyAwaitsYou
Have you ever visited the Old Town Hall of #Bamberg? Because the Bishop in 1386 wasn't willing to give any land, the citizens decided to ram stakes into the river Regnitz. This created an artificial island on which they built this impressive town hall. #GermanyAwaitsYou
Bastei is the most famous rock formation in Saxon #Switzerland, #Germany. It's >1 hr drive from Dresden.
#travelling is pure love!
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#travelphotography #travelblogger #PhotoOfTheDay #Discovery #Wildlife #naturelovers #Wanderlust #traveltips #FridayVibes #FridayThoughts #Tourism
Pulled by impressive historic steam locomotives, the Brockenbahn runs from Wernigerode to the summit of the Brocken up to 11 x per day in the Summer & 6 x per day in the winter. The Brocken is the highest mountain in the https://t.co/9MHXihv3fy National Park #GermanyAwaitsYou
Good morning friends 💗☕
Nice Friday everyone...🍀🍇🍃🍷🍃🍇🍃🍷🍃🍇🍃🍷🍃🍇🍀
#photography #nature #landscape #River #vineyards
- Mosel (River), Germany 🇩🇪, Vineyards -
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For over 120 years, https://t.co/WvgLtRNa8F near Bremen has been a popular centre for artists & photographers, thanks to so many outstandingly beautiful views in the area. Mysteriously the region is called Devil's Moor. #GermanyAwaitsYou
This #ThrowbackThursday, I wanted to share a beautiful #Sunset I saw while staying in Hanover in Germany.
Do you have a memorable sunset you've captured or remember? Comment below with where!
#Nature #Photography #Sky #Germany #Travel #Travelling
One of the most remarkable walks in Hamburg is the Speicherstadt-Hafencity https://t.co/3z1srDBbpd. There is plenty to look at & do on the way, & the contrast, between the old warehouses along the canals & the new modern glass buildings is just amazing. Do you agree?
Never a dull moment! From golden vineyards along the Rhine Valley to bright blue Alpine lakes in Bavaria; Germany is a country bursting with amazing colours right now. #GermanyAwaitsYou
The Dresden Zwinger is a very grand grand palacial complex with a moat, inner courtyard, some ornate gates.
It was great place to walk the dog and enjoy the scenery.
#Dresden #Germany @VisitGermanyUK
This photo is a reminder of the power of
never giving up. After three visits to Neuschwanstein Castle, I was able to finally capture the moment I've always envisioned.On my first visit to this 19th-century marvel of architecture.
📸 @pixelpann Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany
Standing at 217 metres tall. Did you know, that the Fernsehturm in #Stuttgart was the first television tower in the world to be built from reinforced concrete? You can even visit two observation platforms & a restaurant on top, for a perfect birds-eye view of the city.
Early autumn is the ideal time for pear cakes - or even better, Gateaus - and the best place to enjoy them is in the https://t.co/j9TZOhRq8Q region near Berlin. The area is famous for its delicious Ribbecker Birnentorte. #GermanyAwaitsYou
*NEW POST* Munich is one of the most beautiful cities to visit at Christmas. In this post we share all the best things to do in Munich in winter.
Have you ever been to Germany during the Christmas period?
#visitmunich #visitgermany #munich https://t.co/iA4x9gyDUU
#germanyisbeautiful Berchtesgaden today + Chiemsee amazing, thanks Covid We couldn’t visit Corsica Island so we switched and decided to visit south Germany. No regrets Germany is a top destination for vacation ! Loved it !❤️❤️❤️
Germany & Hollywood – are a perfect pairing. Here are three fairytale castles that have been used in famous film sets: Neuschwanstein, Lichtenstein and Hohenzollern Castle.
Can you name some of the movies which were filmed there?
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Isn't Lüneburg just simply gorgeous? Not far from Hamburg, this medieval charm could be a great idea for extending your busy, action-packed city visit with a few relaxing days in Lüneburg. The town has some great pubs, beer & food. https://t.co/exz9QIUQ0l
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Meet a new day in Germany. Good morning!
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Motorcycle trip through Germany, exploring old towns, and finding the best beer! 🇩🇪🏍🍻
How about an autumn holiday to the Westphalian fairytale town of Freudenberg? The autumn colours 🍂🍁 are just coming through 😀#GermanyAwaitsYou
Outstanding Post & Photos On 19 Things to Do in #Bamberg, Germany! #travel #GermanyTravel https://t.co/YAdDdM62g0
The Bodensee to Königsee bike route, along the foothills of the Bavarian Alps, is an adventure and a challenge which you can easily do in two weeks, or you can watch our 60-second trailer 😀
Can you place the letters in the correct order?
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Autumn is the perfect time to go for a walk in the Black Forest. The colours are just a little more vivid and the weather can set the scene for an award-winning picture.
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If you are a dedicated camper ⛺️ you will certainly love the Erwin Hymer Museum in Bavaria. The museum covers all aspects of motorhoming, camping and caravanning https://t.co/wtGriopuOs
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Another busy morning in Cologne, we took a trip on the cable car across the river Rhein and visited the beautiful botanical gardens
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Germany has many tree-top walks to get you a little closer to nature. This one is in the magnificent Bavarian Forest.
For some more inspirations, check out this link:
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RT @janlisiecki: #travel moments in #Hamburg #Germany after concert at @elbphilharmonie with @GoerneMatthias
Here is a beautiful view of the Lüneburg Heath but which piece is missing? Can you complete our puzzle?
FRANKFURT, GERMANY 🇩🇪
#Frankfurt is a city of great diversity.
Banks and big business, trade shows and shopping on the one side, culture, cosiness and traditions on the other. One thing is certain:
The Main Metropolis has something for everyone 💖
#Germany #Travel #love
This year, German wines are going to be exceptionally good. If you have a little wine cellar or collection you may want to stock up with 2020 wines, once they become available. #GermanyAwaitsYou
The latest episode of my #WalktheWorld #podcast takes us to #Bamberg, one of Germany's prettiest towns - and also one of the country's #beer capitals. https://t.co/qe9LeZzuKI #travel
Feuchtwangen is another gorgeous little town on the Romantic Road which is celebrating its 70th anniversary this year. #GermanyAwaitsYou
One thing I find especially impressive about Germany is its many scenic, well-marked bike trails (200 long-distance ones to be precise). Save for maybe Holland or Denmark there are few better places to travel on two wheels. (https://t.co/xIB8E6fYo1 via @TheLocalGermany
We have some very good news for you if you're Irish or are living in Ireland. From next Monday (21.09), you'll be able to travel to Germany again without any restrictions. We can't wait to welcome you back in 🇩🇪!#GermanyAwaitsYou
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More than 100 key landmarks in #Berlin are currently illuminated with amazing art projections. The show goes on until Sunday the 20th of September. #GermanyAwaitsYou
Brandenburger Tor...
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Thinking about train rides this Wednesday morning, how about a trip to the top of the #Brocken in Germany's Harz mountains on the narrow-gauge steam train? (1/5)
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