Germany

Description

Formed from a collection of states in 1871, Germany has a rich local folk tradition that goes back hundreds of years. During their history, the German people have made a unique contribution to music and philosophy, painting, architecture, and film. After the disastrous Nazi period, the country was split into two halves, forming a barrier between the East and West. Since reunification at the beginning of the 1990s, the country has regained its place at the centre of Europe, forming, along with France, the core of the European Union. Today Germany has the third largest economy in the world and is a major industrial and political power. Its new capital at Berlin is set once more to become one of the world's great cities. Each book in this series depicts a major world nation and its unique position in the world community. The nation's geography, climate, terrain, natural resources, urban environments, history, governmental structure, economy, transportation systems, arts, lifestyles, and leisure activities are amply explored. Replete with data contained in charts, diagrams, and maps, these books provide a wealth of ready information.

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