This is Germany, a country with the
most fantastic sceneries yet known for its horrific past. In the present, it is considered one of the most powerful countries in Europe, as manifested in its membership in the influential Group of Eight (G8) nations.
Located in Central Europe, its vast territory spans up to 138,000 square miles and inhabited by 81 million people. Its territory nowadays is a unity of the former fractions of Germany, namely Berlin, German Democratic Republic, and Federal Republic of Germany. Besides Berlin, its other popular cities are Munich, Hanover, Hamburg, Nuremburg and Frankfurt. Its neighbor
European countries include Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland and Switzerland. It is also nearby North Sea and Baltic Sea.
The
German land's shape is elongated and irregular. Its inner and outer areas are filled with bodies of water. Pastures make up 17% of its land area, 37% are arable, and 30% are forests. The Alps can be found in the south of the country. They have plains that are good for farming, They also use the Rhine River to transport their goods from the north.
No, it is not the perfume that we use to smell good. One of this country's ancient cities, Cologne ranks fourth in size with a population of more than one million people. Cologne is situated beside the long Rhine River, which gives the German area a char
Tracked: May 26, 17:27
I always make it a point that with every city I go to I also learn about its history or geography, not to mention the culture also. As for me, I have to be with the society that I have to discover. Lately, I have been going to Germany for business and lei
Tracked: Jul 08, 11:54
Even though the Berlin wall has been broken down, we cannot deny the truth that it left a very deep mark in the history and lives of the German people. I just could not help, but remember the protests, the chaos that happened upon this wall. I was lucky e
Tracked: Jul 22, 08:01
You have probably heard lots of fairy tales and fables as a kid. Among them is the story of the Bremen Musicians. This well-loved fable is about four animal friends-- the rooster, the dog, the horse, and the cat-- who were mistreated by their owners and d
Tracked: Aug 10, 10:05
If you have not yet heard of this place before, we share the same sentiment. But the moment I learned of Schleswig, I found out that this German state is worth taking note of. The first time I heard of its name, I was literally compelled to grab a German
Tracked: Aug 18, 18:45
Anyone will have no difficulty in finding this beautiful town on the map of Germany. Berlin is the news maker, the center of attraction under the spotlight. It has established a reputable name for almost a century now. No wonder, people from all over the
Tracked: Aug 19, 17:14