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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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First day back in Germany! Here is one of the funniest video we've seen for quite a while. Have you ever made the same mistake?
Are you already following the new @DeutscheWelle TikTok account? 🥳
Check it out! 👉🏽 @𝗱𝘄_𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗵
Today is the day when you can officially pack your bags & visit Germany again for a holiday, without having to worry about any quarantine rules 😀🥳🎉Have you made any plans yet? For the latest travel ideas, check out our newsletter: https://t.co/ih5IAiNpj5
#GermanyAwaitsYou
📍 Bürgerpark Pankow #Berlinthistoo
The St. Georg is #Hamburg's oldest Alster #steamship. It was built in 1876 and is still in service today. Those who feel like a tour of the #Alster can currently do so on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays ⚓️
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Now we can travel again, how about a quick road trip to Germany? Trier-Moselle-Rüdesheim-Rhine-Cologne-Monschau-Aachen (only 4 hours from Calais) would make a fantastic circular route, it has a mix of everything. #GermanyAwaitsYou
Are you ready to travel to Germany again? Where would you like to go to next? From this Friday you no longer have to face a 14-day quarantine when you return to England. In #Germany, most hotels, restaurants, shops & attractions are already open & safe. #GermanyAwaitsYou
✈✈✈✈ Before and after 🛬 Parking was yesterday, today is landing! From now on Runway Northwest is back in operation.🙋
Naumburg Cathedral, constructed beginning in 1028, is an outstanding testimony to medieval art and architecture, and a @UNESCO World Heritage site!
If you are ever wondering what the meaning of life is, then the nuns at the Benedictine Abbey of St. Hildegard near Rüdesheim/Rhine might be able to help, if not, the wine shop or the views around the Abbey will certainly provide an answer. #EnjoyGermany
Germany has many fantastic destinations which are off the well-travelled path but are a must-see. Here is a very nice article from the Suitcase Magazine @SUITCASEmag about five lesser-known destinations in Germany which are well worth a visit: https://t.co/8jdZ5YfaFk
St. Nicholas’ Church at the Old Market (Alter Markt) is one of the most important buildings in downtown #Potsdam. Its floor plan looks like a Greek Cross, where one cross arm is extended by a half-round apse. @deinpotsdam
#wearegermany @GermanyTourism
TV tip 📺 "Being Beethoven" starts tonight at 9 p.m. on BBC Four. Don't miss it if you like #Germany & classical music! 🎼 #DiscoverBeethoven
The Elbphilharmonie #Hamburg🎶is offering self guided tours of the concert hall from July 3 to August 9. 🚶♀️🚶 The tour of the @elbphilharmonie gives #visitors an opportunity to explore the #concert hall themselves. https://t.co/3emrreGpmy
Good news @dfds_uk!
From this Friday, July 10th, DFDS is reopening its ferry services between the UK and France. Now is the time to book your crossings if you would like to explore Germany by car this summer.
Is there a #Berlin moment you will forever have in your 💛?
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When you’re on holiday, enjoying a sunset is always a special experience. 🥰 Even more so when you’re near a romantic castle. Have you ever watched a sunset in Germany? We’d love to see your pictures! 😁#DiscoverGermanyFromHome
Germany enjoys a wonderful variety of landscapes - from the tall sheer mountains of the Alps in the south to the sandy beaches & rolling plains of the north. From the forested hills of the urbanized west to the countless lakes & plains of the east. Do you have a favourite place?
Traditionally dinner in Germany consists of fresh bread with ham, cheese & a variety of cold sausages, topped with mustard, pickled gherkins or tomatoes. Hot meals are usually eaten at about 1 o'clock in the afternoon. The translation for dinner is Abendbrot, evening bread.
Time for a little challenge! Just beautiful - do you know the name of this city & where this picture was taken?
#DiscoverGermanyFromHome
Have you visited any of these dream destinations in Germany before? ❤️ #DiscoverGermanyFromHome
Great news 🤩 Germany is among the first 4 countries, for which England's quarantine policy will be lifted from next Friday. That means, you'll be able to travel from England to Germany and back without having to undergo quarantine. 😁The full list will be released later today.
England's quarantine to be dropped for Spain, Italy, France and Germany https://t.co/oucCcJ1rMk
Weekend Wanderlust: Why the town of Blaubeuren has Germany's bluest water https://t.co/Hd22JDYeXi
If you enjoy undisturbed nature you'll find that the former East-West German border is the best place to visit. Untouched for 60 years, the 1400Km long border line is an absolute paradise for wildlife & fauna, which can be explored on foot or two wheels. https://t.co/G1TSuZglby
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If you've ever been to a German BBQ, you'll know that most of the time, there'll be a potato salad 😋 So if you have a BBQ at your house this weekend, why not give it a go? 😍 #DiscoverGermanyFromHome, #staysafe, #traveltomorrow
That's fantastic 🎶😍From #September, concerts with an #audience in the @Elbphilharmonie can take place again - we start with 620 guests and 1.5 meters #distance. All #information about the #programme and regulations can be found here https://t.co/kNpeV3sFn4
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The Garden Kingdom of Dessau-Wörlitz was the first landscape garden on the European mainland based on the English style. The historic park landscape from the 18th century is a @UNESCO World Heritage Site - and this time the destination of our #dailydrone. #ShareOurHeritage
If you could have any German car which brand & model would it be? Once we can travel again, all German car manufactures have an amazing must-see museum or even a theme park. You'll find them in Ingolstadt, Munich, Stuttgart & Wolfsburg.
#DiscoverGermanyFromHome
How do you like our new profile pic? We love how perfectly the building fits into the natural surroundings, with corresponding greens - this ist Altenstein Palace near #Eisenach in #Thuringia. Hidden treasure with a beautiful English landscape garden. #palaces #gardens #germany
Ahead of the air bridge announcement by the British government later this week, here is an overview of what you need to know before visiting Germany during the current pandemic. Let's keep our fingers crossed that Germany will be on the list. 🤞
Sensation at the Hagenbeck #Zoo: A few days ago a snow-white baby #seal was born there. This could be unique worldwide. It is the first #albino cub in the over one hundred year old Hagenbeck history. The #baby is doing very well. Welcome in #Hamburg 🤍💙
Eating great food is very much part of German culture. North to South, East to West - each region has its own speciality and distinct flavours. The culinary delights tend to reflect the diversity of the countryside. Do you have a favourite German meal?
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