Germany is a democratic parliamentary federal republic, made up of 16 states (Bundesländer), which in certain spheres act independently of the federation. Historically consisting of several sovereign nations with their own history, language (distinct dialects), culture and religion, Germany was unified as a nation state during the Franco-Prussian War in 1870/1871.
The Federal Republic of Germany is a member state of the United Nations, NATO, the G8 and the G4 nations, and is a founding member of the European Union. It is the European Union's most populous and most economically powerful member state.
A Trip to Germany - An in-depth narrative of a trip around Southern Germany in 1999, with excursions to Strasbourg and Austria.
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Our visit to Maria Gern - An account of a 2000 visit to the small town of Maria Gern near Berchtesgaden, including a friendly Gästehaus, a good meal, and a chance encounter with a local festival.