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Understanding the geography, culture and distinctive features of German-speaking countries enhances your GCSE German answers and helps with reading and listening comprehension. This lesson covers Germany, Austria and Switzerland in detail.
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Capital | Berlin |
| Population | approx. 84 million |
| Official language | German |
| Currency | Euro (€) |
| Government | Federal parliamentary republic |
| Number of federal states | 16 Bundesländer |
| EU member | Yes (founding member) |
| City | Notable for |
|---|---|
| Berlin | Capital, history, culture, Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag |
| München (Munich) | Oktoberfest, FC Bayern, Bavarian culture |
| Hamburg | Port city, Elbphilharmonie, Speicherstadt |
| Frankfurt | Financial centre, skyscrapers, airport |
| Köln (Cologne) | Cathedral (Dom), Karneval, Rhine river |
| Dresden | Art and culture, Semperoper, Frauenkirche |
| Stuttgart | Cars (Mercedes-Benz, Porsche), industry |
| Heidelberg | Famous university, old town, romantic setting |
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