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 Italian, Chinese,and Japanese, since Germany is rich in culture.
Tipping
Tipping is already including in the bill, though it doesn't hurt to leave a little extra money on the table.
