Proper nounSingular Germany Plural countable and uncountable; Germanies Germany (countable and uncountable; plural Germanies)
From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. Germany (pronounced /ˈdʒɜrməni/ ( listen)), officially the Federal Republic of Germany (German: Bundesrepublik Deutschland, pronounced [ˈbʊndəsʁepuˌbliːk ˈdɔʏtʃlant] ( listen)), is a country in Central Europe. It is bordered to the north by the North Sea, Denmark, and the Baltic Sea; 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. The territory of Germany covers 357,021 square kilometers (137,847 sq mi) and is influenced by a temperate seasonal climate. With 82 million inhabitants, it accounts for the largest population among the member states of the European Union and is home to the third-largest number of international migrants worldwide. A region named Germania inhabited by several Germanic peoples has been known and documented before AD 100. Beginning in the 10th century, German territories formed a central part of the Holy Roman Empire that lasted until 1806. During the 16th century, northern Germany became the centre of the Protestant Reformation. As a modern nation-state, the country was first unified amidst the Franco-Prussian War in 1871. In 1949, after World War II, Germany was divided into two separate states—East Germany and West Germany—along the lines of Allied occupation. The two states were unified in 1990. West Germany was a founding member of the European Community (EC) in 1957, which became the European Union in 1993. It is part of the Schengen zone and adopted the European currency, the euro, in 1999. Germany is a federal parliamentary republic of sixteen states (Länder). The capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany is a member of the United Nations, NATO, G8 and the OECD. It is a major economic power with the world's fourth largest economy by nominal GDP and the fifth largest in purchasing power parity. It is the largest exporter and second largest importer of goods. In absolute terms, Germany allocates the second biggest annual budget of development aid in the world, while its military expenditure ranked sixth. The country has developed a high standard of living and established a comprehensive system of social security. It holds a key position in European affairs and maintains a multitude of close partnerships on a global level. Germany is recognised as a scientific and technological leader in several fields. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License Why does Germany make it a lot easier for whites to immigrate to Germany that non-whites? Q. If you are non-white, it is almost impossible to immigrate to Germany no matter what country you are from while whites are allowed to immigrate to Germany with no harassment. Is it because of the Germans' old racist tendencies are starting to show again. Asked by frankie.mint - Sat Jun 28 13:34:27 2008 - - 5 Answers - 9 Comments A. i have no idea, but i do notice that quite a lot of the bigger German cities are quite ethnically diverse. the difference between immigrants in germany as opposed to canada is that in germany they stay poor and marginalized and in canada they are or become educated and do well. this is the case most of the time and in general. Germany is an old country with old ideas and traditions... When people apply for jobs there you have to send them a picture of yourself plus state your age, place of birth and religion!!! isn't that archaic!!! i mean, they are way behind in Germany, that is a fact, not an opinion. it is reality. in canada we have a charter of rights and freedoms and human rights commissions and protection of rights and strict… [cont.] Answered by Zoe Dot - Sun Jun 29 09:33:58 2008 For travel between Germany and Switzerland should I buy a eurail pass? Q. I'm planning to travel between Switzerland and Germany in Sept. My plan is to visit about 7 cities in 10 days, is it better to buy the eurail pass or buy individual tickets? Asked by Amy H - Fri Jul 3 16:09:15 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments A. It is often cheaper to buy individual tickets rather than a Eurail pass. Especially, if you'll be taking the faster trains that require an extra reservation/supplemental fee and/or are able to take advantage of discounts by buying individual tickets in advance. There's information on supplements here: and: and: You can check the prices for individual tickets at: (Germany) , (Switzerland) You just need to put together your tentative itinerary and check the different trains. Add up the prices for the individual tickets and compare to the price of the pass plus all required supplements. This site is an excellent resource for train travel in Europe: Answered by conley39 - Fri Jul 3 17:45:13 2009 How did Bismarck contribut to the rise of Germany as a world power?
Q. Pretend you are Otto von Bismarck. How did Bismarck contribut to the rise of Germany as a world power from his perspective? What were some of the important events of Bismarck's life? Asked by aimers - Tue Apr 1 13:32:14 2008 - - 1 Answers - 1 Comments A. German unification under bismarck in Prussia, William I imposed an authoritarian constitution and together with his able chief minister, the famous Otto von Bismarck, put into working an audacious plan to unite Germany under Prussian leadership. Bismarck invented "realpolitik", combining diplomacy with militarism to ensure Prussia's supremacy, First, ensuring the neutrality of Russia, Italy, and France with treaties, he then invited Austria in 1864 to join an invasion of Schleswig-Holstein, two German states ruled by Denmark. The Austrians and Prussians quickly defeated the Danes, but soon fell out over control of the conquered territories. Bismarck then launched the Seven Weeks' War against Austria in 1866, with the famous General… [cont.] Answered by Indiana Frenchman - Tue Apr 1 13:41:03 2008 From Yahoo Answer Search: "Germany" Germany is a modern European nation (formally Bundesrepublik Deutschland, or Federal Republic of Germany) whose recorded ethnic, territorial, and political history reaches back to the 1st century BCE. This theme article is a stub. You can help Wikiquote by expanding it.Sourced
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