Information About Germany Form of Government: Federal Republic Land Area: 357 000 km² Population Size: 82 million inhabitants Capital: Berlin (3.4 millon inhabitants) Population and Ethnic Groups: German 91.5%, Turkish 2,4%. Germany currently hosts the majority of refugees from the former Yugoslavia Primary Language: German Religion: Protestant 38%, Catholic 34%, Muslim 1.7% Political System: Federal Republic (16 states or Länder), parliamentary system, a member of the European Union President: Hörst Köhler Chancellor: Angela Merkel
Cost of Living
The following is a brief overview on prices in Germany for food and lodging:
Basic Restaurant : 6-12 euros Normal Restaurant: 17-22 euro
Expensive Restaurant: 22-45 euros Hotel:
50-100 euros (double room)
As far as food is concerned, you can find lots of types of fast food (Donner Kebab, all kinds of Bratwurst, Currywurst, etc) at a very good price. For a little more money you can also have food like Italian, Chinese, Japanese, since Germany is rich in diverse culture.
Tipping
Tipping is already including in the bill, though it doesn't hurt to leave a little extra money on the table.
