Destinations

Germany

Germany is home to striking architecture, rolling hills and lush landscape, as well as offering a wealth of events and carnivals such as the Oktoberfest and the Love Parade.

Capital – Berlin
Major cities - Hamburg, Munich, Cologne
Places of interest – The Weser Valley and the Black Forest
Time Zone – GMT +1
Language – German. To learn the basics of German visit www.bbc.co.uk
Currency - Germany uses the euro. For up-to-date exchange rates see: www.xe.com/ucc

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