Germany

Situated in Central Europe, Germany is a country that covers an area of 357,021 square kilometres. With an estimation of 81,799,600 inhabitants, it is well-known as the most crowded member state and also having the largest economy in the European Union. The capital of Germany is Berlin; a vast city that has 3,450,889 people and a land area of 891.85 square kilometres. It is the 7^th most populous urban area in the European Union.

Germany possesses a serene climate; with tepid summer, freezing winter, splendid spring and awe-inspiring fall. Fall is a perfect time to visit Germany for the reason that local wine festivals are in full throttle and as the temperatures drop, so do hotel rates and travel fares.

German is the official language in Germany. It is considered as one of the three working languages of the European Commission and in addition one of twenty three official languages in the European Union.

Germany’s official currency is the Euro. The name euro was formally accepted on December 16, 1995. The German economy is acknowledged as the 5^th largest in the world in terms of purchasing power parity and, Europe’s largest and primary exporter of machinery, chemicals, and household equipments.

Neuschwanstein Castle is Germany’s eye-catching tourist attraction which can be found in Bavaria. This is a 19^th century Gothic Revival palace that was specially made by Ludwig II of Bavaria as homage to Richard Wagner.

Another tourist destination spot to visit in Germany is the Museum Ludwig. This place was established in 1976 and holds numerous features of modern artworks.

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