Germany

 he general description

Germany is a federal Union State from 16 earths having considerable powers and own constitutions. Capital - Berlin. Germany is in the heart of the European continent. In the north of its coast wash waters of Baltic and northern seas. Behind the plains adjoining closely to coast, the large forests of Srednegorja divided by extensive river valleys lie. In the south of Srednegore passes to the Alpes. In all earths of Germany you are expected by sight of century German culture: fortresses and locks, churches and monasteries, historical cities with ancient apartment houses in the romantic lanes, adjoining to ultramodern buildings of offices and banks.

Climate

Climate of Germany the moderated. Northern region is influenced by sea weather systems and soften a climate. In the center of the country a climate more continental: winter colder, and summer warmer.

Language

Official language - German. Also English and French is used.

The population

 79 million persons.

Transport

 In Germany the branched out network of the railways and long-distance bus routes operates. In cash desks of the railways it is possible to buy «Bahn Card» in cost 250 US dollars (the first class) or 125 US dollars (the second class). This card grants the right within a year from the moment of purchase to go by all trains of joint-stock company «German railways» for half of price. The day off ticket costs 20 US dollars. Within two days (Saturday and Sunday) passengers (to five persons on one ticket) can use without restrictions suburban trains. On the railways of Germany (are designated «DB») following kinds of trains go: «D», «D-zug», «Schnellzug» - a fast train with small number of stops; «E», «Eilzug» - a fast train with all stops; «Intercity-Zug» - a fast train; «TEE», «Trans-Europa-Express» - The Transeuropean express train, consists of cars of the first class. In all other trains there are cars of the first and second class. At ticket purchase it is necessary to specify in what car be going to go: for smoking or non-smoking. In Germany of the underground is called «U-Bahn». The input on metro station is designated by a letter «U». The city railway carries the name «S-Bahn». Accordingly, the input on station is designated by a letter «S». The bus stop («Haltestelle») is designated by a letter «H». The parking of cars («Parkplatz») is designated by a letter «P». The request not to lean is designated by an inscription «Bitte nicht anlehnen». If the door in the bus opens from itself, it has an inscription «Drucken» if the door opens on itself - an inscription «Ziehen». At transition through street it is possible to use buttons on a lamppost, stopping a traffic. Highways in Germany carry the name «Autobahn» (автобан). Congress with автобана is designated by a guide sign «Ausfahrt». Petrol filling stations carry the name «Tankstellen». Parking for rest on an autobath have an inscription «Raststatten». The inscription «Gesperrt» means that movement is blocked. «Umleitung» - a detour. Movement on автобанам Germany is connected by a self-locking device with certain danger, but in all big cities special agencies («Mitfahrzentralen») operate; for a small payment they find a passing car. The passenger pays a part of expenses on gasoline. In Germany there are separate agencies which find passing cars for women («Frauenmitfahrzentralen»).

 Working hours

 In Germany the working day early begins and early comes to an end. Home by phone it is possible to call from 5.00 mornings till 21.00 evenings. Germans differ diligence, diligence, thrift, punctuality, compulsion. If to German firm work is ordered, it will be carried out methodically, all details will be carefully fulfilled. Usually, working hours of the manager are rigidly planned, therefore it is necessary to agree about a business meeting for some days. Germans don't need compliments and judge the person only on its acts. On business reception it is necessary to arrive precisely in due time. On many invitations the desirable form of clothes is underlined. The dress coat, a tuxedo in Germany can be hired.

Purchases

In Germany in all averages and big cities there are supermarkets of three firms: «Kaufhol», «Karstadt», «Hertie». In the first firm the lowest prices, and in last - the highest. On clothes labels in Germany the size («Grosse»), completeness («Weite»), growth («Wuchs»), the price («Preis») is underlined. In the end of each season in shops there are sales - «Der Ausverkauf». Signboards «preiswert», «reduzeirt» mean that the prices are lowered. All goods in Germany are taxed on the added cost (15 % from the goods price). Tourists are released from it. Return procedure the following: in shop it is necessary to take the inquiry «tax free cheque». Leaving the country, at the airport or at railway station it is necessary to show the goods, the inquiry and the international passport with the short-term visa in cash desk "Kundendienst" (servicing) or at a rack with an inscription «tax free tov tourists». In this case the tourist receives the sum equal to the tax to the added cost.
Shops in Germany are closed rather early. C Monday till Friday manufactured goods stores open between 9 and 10 o'clock in the morning, and are closed c 18 and 20 o'clock in the evening. There is also "a long" Thursday when all large supermarkets work till 20 o'clock. On Saturdays shops are opened till 16 o'clock, and in a current of 4 weeks before Christmas, as a rule, till 18 o'clock. Grocery shops can begin work from 7 mornings.

 Shopping in Germany

Tip

In Germany tip makes approximately 10 % from the account sum. But not a rarity when in cafe of the regular customer (they can become already from the third time) see off a free liqueur glass "on a parting cup".

Currency

Euro.

 Europa Park
Freizeitpark Ketteler Hof
Phantasialand
Freizeitpark Schloss Beck
Hansa Park
Centrо.Park Oberhausen
Movie World
Fort Fun AbenteuerLand
Legoland
Familien Erlebnispark Ziegenhagen
Tropical Islands Resort
Panorama-Park Zauerland
Tolk-Shau
Freizeitpark Plohn
Tier- Und Freizeit Jaderberg
Freizeitpark Lochmuhle
Heide-Park
Erlebnispark Steinau an der Strasse
Tier-und FreiZeitPark Thule
Taunus-Wunderland
Ferienzentrum Schloss Dankern
Wild- und Freizeitpark Klotten
Potts Park
Freizeit-Land Geiselwind
Kernwasser Wunderland
Erlebnispark Schloss Thurn
Rasti-land
Frankisches Wunderland
Familienpark Fantastico
Playmobil – FunPark
PULLMAN CITY II