Information on Germany

General Information on Germany

The following links will take you to websites that provide general information on Germany, like the Internet gateway "Deutschlandportal", the booklet "Facts about Germany", the bi-monthly magazine "Deutschland", the websites " Young Germany" with interesting reports for young people and the "Land of Ideas"-website:

• deutschland.de - Portal to Germany
• Facts about Germany
• "Deutschland" Online
• www.land-of-ideas.org
• www.young-germany.de
• Destination Germany
• German Information Centre Africa
• Federal Statistical Office
• Germany Trade & Invest
• Germany Trade and Invest [pdf, 852,59k]

Information on German Culture

You are interested in German culture and cultural life in Germany?

Here is a selection of links which will guide you to websites with information on German culture.

• Deutsche Kultur International
• Kulturportal Deutschland (in German)
• Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (ifa)
• Goethe-Institut
• German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
• Deutsche Welle, Germany's international broadcaster
• German Films

Travel to Germany

Welcome to Germany, the land of diversity. Enchanting beautiful landscapes and fascinating cities, delightful culture and cuisine, a surprising symbiosis of tradition and modernity. Get ready for an omnipresent and heartfelt hospitality; enjoy Germany with all your senses!

Travel to Germany

The Federal Government and other constitutional organs

• Federal Government
• Structure and tasks Federal Government
• Federal Foreign Office
• Federal President
• Bundestag, the first chamber of German Parliament
• Bundesrat, the second chamber of German Parliament

Centre for German Legal Information

The Centre for German Legal Information offers you a comprehensive and freely accessible database on German law. It brings together legislation, translations of court decisions, articles and other law-related documents in a searchable and categorised form

• www.cgerli.org
• www.gesetze-im-internet.de

Information by the Federal Foreign Office

• Working in Germany
• Nationality and citizenship law
• FAQ: Visa for Germany
• FAQ: Working and Living in Germany

Maps of Germany

A topographic and an orohydrographic map of Germany as well as a map showing Germany’s administrative boundaries can be downloaded from the website of the  Federal Agency for Cartography and Geodesy. Please note the licensing conditions.

BKG – Federal Agency for Cartography and Geodesy (in English)