Intro Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany
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Intro Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe. It is the second most populous country in Europe after Russia, and the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany is situated between the Baltic and North seas to the north, and the Alps to the south; it covers an area of 357,022 square kilometers, with a population of almost 84 million within its 16 constituent states. Germany borders Denmark to the north, Poland and the Czech Republic to the east, Austria and Switzerland to the south, and France. The nation's capital and most populous city is Berlin and its financial center is Frankfurt; History Politics Germany is a Federal democracy, with strong political parties, an independent judiciary, and powerful regional and local governments with strong political parties, an independent judiciary, and powerful regional and local governments. with a head of government - the chancellor - and a head of state - the president - whose primary responsibilities are representative. The country comprises 16 states which each have their own constitution and are largely autonomous regarding their internal organization. The "Basic Law for the Federal Republic of Germany" is the Constitution of Germany. As the Head of State, the German president is the figurehead of democracy and the guardian of the constitution. They must agree the laws and the election of Chancellors, but in practice have very few concrete powers. Presidents are not elected. Instead, they are chosen (in a process like the selection of a Pope) by a committee of Bundestag members. Presidents must be aged over 40, and they serve a maximum of two five-year terms. Celebrities Culture The people, language, and traditions are what make the German culture unique. It has had a key role in the Download 19.75 Kb. Do'stlaringiz bilan baham: |
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