Germany Travel Guide

Denmark in the north, the east, the Czech Republic and Poland, south, Switzerland and Austria in the west by France, Luxembourg, Belgium, the Netherlands, including borders with nine countries. There is also the coast of the Baltic Sea from the North Sea. Germany 357,021 km ² and covers an area located in the temperate climate zone. The European Union with a population of 81.5 million, is the most populous country. In addition to the third-most immigrant status. 2 The border between the two German states established after World War II, the German Democratic Republic in the west to the east in 1990 and joined the Federal Republic of Germany has lost its political character. But the 40-year internal border has a historical importance. Federal Republic of Germany in 1955, became a member of NATO. Moreover, the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community, a founding member. Thanks to the economic miracle of the 1950s became one of the world's leading economic powers. Beginning with the unification of East Germany, but ultimately a huge financial burdens to strengthen Germany's position as a thought.

Germany territory when you go from north to south, just as the eastern lands of five western neighbors increases. Almost the same size in terms of surface forms of the country is divided into three regions: the North German Plain, the Central German Heights and South Germany. Germany is a federal parliamentary republic. Of sixteen states. The United Nations, NATO, the G8 members, and ratified the Kyoto Protocol. Germany compared to 2007, GDP in the world according to the 3 and most of exports, the largest economy in the country. Most donors for the development of the country is the second country in the world. However, the country, the military spending budget 6 rank. The country has a high standard of living social security system. Germany, Europe's population and economic issues of the country by the development of a high international level plays a key role. Germany has been adopted in many leaders in the field of science and technology. Germany-wide, has a moderate climate humid westerly winds established superiority. Climate, under the influence of the Gulf Stream is affected by the North Atlantic Drift. This warmer water, Jutland Peninsula in the North Sea and the Rhine in several areas, including the impact. As a result, the northwest and the north the climate is oceanic, with a maximum rainfall during the summer lasts all year. Germany's climate, winters are mild and summers are cool, though temperatures often exceed 30 ° C (86 ° F) periods. East, the climate is more continental, winters are very cold, summers can be very hot and dry. Central and southern Germany as opposed to the transition zone between continental and oceanic climate. Christianity, Germany, 53 million (64%) are the most common with a number of religious belief. The religion of Islam is widely believed to be the second with 3.3 million people (4%), then the total 200,000 people who believe in both (0.25) and are Buddhism and Judaism.

German official and predominantly spoken language in Germany. In addition, the language in the European Union is one of the 23 official languages ​​of English and French To the European Commission together with one of the three working languages. Lesser known local languages ​​spoken in the Danish, Serbian, Romanian and Frizcedir. These languages ​​are officially protected by the European Convention for the Protection of regional languages ​​and minority languages. The most used immigrant languages ​​are Turkish, Polish, the Balkan languages, and Russian. Germanic Kabileleri'nin, is thought to occur immediately prior to the Bronze Age or Iron Age. M. Ö. 1 century, tribes from southern Scandinavia and northern Germany, south, east and west, spreading the Celtic Gaul, Slavic, Baltic tribes and peoples relationship with Iran entries. Is known about early Germanic history, the Roman Empire, the data are limited. Augustus led the Roman Empire, the Roman General Cermanya'ya began to attack. Germanic tribes at this time learned the tactics of war. In the meantime, have managed to maintain their identity. M. S. In the ninth, led by the Roman legions, the Battle of Varus were defeated by the leader of Çeruskerlerin. Thus, expanded to the borders between the rivers Danube and the Rhine. M. S. Demand around 100, according to Tacitus of his works on the Teutons, Germanic tribes settled in the area between today's modern dorms, the Danube and the Rhine river. 3 century, several major Germanic tribes emerged around. Alamanlar, Franks, Saxons, Frisians, chattie, Sicambriler some of them. Around 260, the Germanic peoples, past the Danube began to enter the Roman-controlled lands. M. S. Germanic peoples lived in the region before the year Cermanya called 100. 10th century until 1806 was part of the Holy Roman Empire, Germanic regions. 16th century northern Germany became the center of the Protestant Reformation. Be the first Germanic people in 1871 Franco - Prussian War of the nation - the state has become. II. After World War II, in 1949, Germany was divided into two states, winning the war by the states. In 1990, these two states combined. Then the name of West Germany in 1957, a founding member of the European Union, the European Community. Incorporating East Germany in 1993, became a member of this union. Germany is a part of the Schengen area, and in 2002 adopted the European currency, the euro.

Belgium Travel Guide

North and northeast of the Netherlands, Germany and Luxembourg in the east, south and south-west France is surrounded by. Facing the north-west coast of the North Sea about 68 km long. 1830 - 1831, since the establishment of representative and constitutional monarchy. Brussels, the capital. Carrying the heritage of the Old Latin and Germanic civilizations in Belgium, a country in which cultural diversity. Outside the German-speaking minority in the south-east is a small, geographically, living in 4 cities in the southwestern and northern and north-and French-speaking Walloons and the Dutch-speaking Flemish divided between living in the four provinces. This is true both of the official languages ​​in the capital, Brussels. Brussels Brabant province in the central part of the country where both the Flemish and Walloons live. Belgium, language differences, all the important positions held in his hands the Walloons make up the majority in the past, has created an unstable social and economic structure. Flemish reacted to this situation for a long time, have been effective in certain areas after outnumber the situation. Belgium is officially a bilingual state since 1898, despite the language difference created by the conflict today is not fully resolved. Belgium is an advanced market economy is largely service sector, based on light and heavy industry and foreign trade.

North of the country, mining and heavy industry is declining faster than the growth in the southern regions. The main source of income for the economy, manufacturing and processing of imported raw materials, exports of manufactured goods creates. Belgium has a rich tradition of art and culture and well-established. Throughout the centuries has produced significant names in the picture, and music. Between the Flemish and the Walloons is a fundamental cultural distinction. Walloons are often line of development pursued in France, whereas the Flemish tended to protect and develop their cultural identity. Today, the "culture house" known as the institutions in the country are working to develop cultural cooperation. Cultural diversity in Belgium as a result of changing trends by region observed. The visual arts, especially the various currents of Flanders was born. Music, Brussels, Liege, Ghent and effective in their reflection in Antwerp, Hainaut maintains the distinction of being the center of classical and popular traditions. A true literary style unique to the region of Flanders, Wallonia and Brussels in the works for the common readers more prone to French culture. Belgium, the great importance of press freedom "can not be applied any form of censorship" is guaranteed by the constitution. Consortia are largely autonomous control of the newspapers published in the press. Out of the newspapers that reflect different political tendencies, many periodicals take out. Belgium, a country that is quite small in terms of area museums and historical beauties, so much so that even though all of them may take you weeks can surf. The occurrence, and the place to be visited in Belgium due to the fact that the size of the country are located near each other so. Cities, if you do not want to go into, and it will take more than 1-2 hours guided tour on foot or by bike just do not have time. Brugge Belgium's most important cities, Antwerp, Ghent and Brussels, the capital. Clock back to us, and that the country is dominated by one hour due to the often rainy climate of the ocean air, the sights Recalling that listed as follows: Grand Palace: This challenge is at the heart of the capital, Brussels. Grand Place square, the town hall, which means, Beer Museum, City Museum, and City Hall is located in Belgium. Where at certain times of the year, the flower market is established. Manneken-Pis: Brussels landmark was built in biridir.1619 "Manneken Pis" statue attracts a great deal of tourists. This statue changed clothes at certain times of the year and offers a visual feast. Atomium: the work of a Belgian and Brussels are quite interesting. Microscopic image are represented as 102 feet tall, is an artifact of an atomic nucleus. Taking the atomic nucleus Brussels topaklarına watch. A lush park area is the area where the work is. The Cinquantenaire Park Brussels rather than a general sense that the number of green parks şehirlerdendir.Brüksel in one of the most famous parks in the Cinquantenaire Park. Various structures in the park until the military museum is located in the mosque. If the city of Brugge and winter, however, do recommend you to see the ice festival. Sculptures are on display here is breathtaking. Brugge, peaceful and charming side streets with small and large homes actually tells another facet of Belgium. Here are many breweries. One of them is going to monitor the production of beer learn. Also Michelangelo's Virgin and Child monuments in this city. There are cathedrals and churches in the city of Gent. Examples of important structures can visit the city of Gent The count's castle, Belfry Tower and 12 I have stayed century, St. Nicholas Church can be counted.

Denmark Travel Guide

Denmark, Western Europe, in the central part, forming a ridge to the north Jutland peninsula, covering the northern part of the island is a small country with a host. Denmark is a constitutional monarchy. Greenland and the Faroe Islands belong to Denmark. In Iceland was under the rule of Denmark until 1944. Exotic villages and towns, historic castles and monuments, cities large and small vahalarıyla, each composed of the islands, which is a natural and historical treasures. Water and lush to visit a country of all kinds of activities should be one of the most wanted things in life. Thousands of kilometers on the coast of the country, large and small, wide beaches, bays, fjords wind turbines vary greatly, from an image of a cute exhibitions. Beaches in the country, very close to all the cities. Copenhagen was the capital of the country for 600 years, churches and skyscrapers rising into the sky, historic sites, beaches, the harbor and the Strøget pedestrian travel destinations such as Europe's largest metropolis with a man to be admired. Lush gardens and parks, nature, generosity offered by the city's most beautiful products. Hamlet's Elsinore Castle, Kronborg Castle, the Royal Theatre, Royal Denmark Ballet, Mermaid Statue (The Little Mermaid), Amalienborg Palace and the National Museum, the city's historical and cultural assets that must be visited in between takes. Copenhagen harbor, is presented as Europe's best and busiest port. Is Germany's southern neighbor Denmark, Sweden eastern neighbor. At the confluence of different air masses in the temperate climate of the Denmark shows an unstable structure. Approximately 10 percent of Denmark is covered with forests. British, French and German culture traces of Danish culture, artists trained in many areas at the international level. The first examples of 15th century literature goes back to its roots in Denmark and the Danish monk Saxo Grammaticus famous history book of Icelandic Sagas reached until today. Most famous for its cleanliness of the environment where you want to see over Denmark able to go by bike. Denmark, deep-rooted historical and natural beauties, offering its guests the atmosphere quite pleasant in all seasons. On average 45 minutes per day reading newspapers Danish people, the environment is also very fond of cleanliness. For this reason, the streets are always clean. Committed in the country in accordance with the rules of traffic, cycling is definitely the most comfortable means of transportation ... Just a note düşelim: "city bikes" application in the world are not only in Denmark.According to leading cities in Denmark can inspect places of interest. 

 Copenhagen: Copenhagen, Europe's top tourist cities. The history of this city is the capital of Denmark 17 -century churches, palaces, castles, and there are other royal buildings. Also, many shopping centers, restaurants and cafes in the home. There are more than 50 museums you can visit in Copenhagen. For cultural events in the city to enjoy the nightlife in the many theaters and again that there are many bars and night clubs. Copenhagen, all of these reasons, the cultural capital of Europe in 1996, has been announced. Aarhus: Aarhus, Denmark's second largest city. Aarhus, Denmark, referred to as a music center. Every year, hundreds of cities opera, dance performances and concert events are organized. Therefore, it is home to many art galleries and concert halls. Odense: Odense, Denmark 3 largest city. Funen islands takes place. In Funen Art Museum is in the best museums outside Copenhagen. Aalborg: This city of Denmark 4 largest city. The city is one of the important business centers in Denmark, and the highly developed industrial area. The city of Aalborg, but also due to more than 300 restaurants in the "Little Paris of the North" also known as.