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Germany (or Deutschland in the home language) is a country in Central Europe and a founding member of the European Union. It is bordered to the north by Denmark, to the east by Poland and the Czech Republic, to the south by Austria and Switzerland, and to the west by France, Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands.

Germany has numerous cities of interest to tourists. The top seven urban travel destinations are: Berlin, Cologne, Dresden, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg and Munich. Due to its size and location in central Europe, Germany boasts a large variety of different landscapes. In general, the country's climate is mild and humid. Forests are a dominant natural feature in Germany, and these are very important to the country’s culture and folklore. Germany’s top natural tourist destinations include: the Baltic Sea Coast, the Rhine Valley, the Black Forest and the Bavarian Alps.

Facts About Germany

 
  • Population: 82,431,390
  • Languages: German
  • Currency: EUR
  • Capital: Berlin
  • Area: 357,021 km2, 137,846 sq mi
 

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by Kim Foley MacKinnon January 25, 2008

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Top Places to Stay

Hotel Fuerstenhof
Leipzig, Germany

Average Rating: 5


Class: Luxury

Intercontinental Berlin
Berlin, Germany

Average Rating: 5


Class: Luxury

The Westin Leipzig
Leipzig, Germany

Average Rating: 5


Class: Luxury

Dorint Sofitel Bayerpost Muenchen
Muenchen, Germany

Average Rating: 5


Class: Luxury

Estrel Hotel & Convention Center
Berlin, Germany

Average Rating: 5


Class: Superior

Park Hyatt Hamburg
Hamburg, Germany

Average Rating: 5


Class:

Steigenberger Europaischer Hof
Baden Baden, Germany

Average Rating: 5


Class: Luxury

 

 
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