Germany
| Capital: |
Berlin |
| Official language: |
German |
| Area: |
357.104 km² |
| Population 2008: |
82,2 mio. |
| Time zone: |
CET (UCT+1) |
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Summer: |
CEST (UCT+2) |
| Calling Code: |
+49 |
| Currency: |
1 Euro = 100 Cents |
Euro
(EUR) |
US Dollar
(USD) |
Australian Dollar
(AUD) |
Yen
(JPY) |
Schweizer Franken
(CHF) |
1 |
1,4219 |
1,7506 |
134,459 |
1,5201 |
50 |
71,0934 |
87,5302 |
6722,949 |
76,006 |
100 |
142,1868 |
175,0604 |
13445,89 79 |
152,0119 |
| Dimensions: |
metric system |
| Meters |
Inches |
Feet |
Yards |
Miles |
| 1 |
39,3701 |
3,28084 |
1,09361 |
0,00062 |
| Electricity: |
230 V, 50 Hz |
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AC power plugs and sockets: CEE 7/4 respectively Type F |
Weather and Climate:
Germany 's climate is almost as varied as its country but it is mostly temperate.
Extreme temperature lows and highs are rare. Winter temperatures vary from west to east, with around freezing temperatures in the west and well below freezing in the east of Germany . Summer temperatures are typically between 20°C and 30°C, with more rainfall during the summer months.
Important phone numbers for emergencies:
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Police: |
110 |
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Fire Brigade: |
112 |
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Emergency Medical Services: |
112 or 19222 |
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Break-down Service ADAC: |
+49180 2222222 |
Federal Foreign Office:
Auswärtiges Amt
Werderscher Markt 1
10117 Berlin
Germany
Tel.: +49 30 5000 0
Fax: +49 30 5000 3402
Web: http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/diplo/en/Startseite.html
Health / Medical Emergency:
EU citizens that are members of any public health insurance can get an European Health Insurance Card. The card is issued by your insurance provider and let you use the public health care system in any EU country, including Germany .
If you are from outside the EU, or if you have a private health insurance, check if your insurance is valid in Germany. If not, get a travel health insurance for the trip - German health care is expensive if you have to pay out of your own pocket.
When travelling in Germany be sure to check with your insurance company prior to departure which treatments and emergencies are covered.
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Drinking water
Tap water is safe for consumption, in some areas it is even of very high quality, you may wish to employ caution with public sources of water (restrooms et cetera) but even these should not be harmful. Exceptions will be labeled ("Kein Trinkwasser", no drinking water). Avoid tap water in some rural areas.
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Visiting a doctor
For finding a doctor you can refer to the yellow pages ( www.gelbeseiten.de ) or the local phonebook ( www.dasoertliche.de ) in which doctors (“Ärzte”, “Arzt”) are listed by their specialization. For a general physician look under " Allgemeinmedizin ",
Medical treatments in Germany may be quite expensive and payment in advance may be required. As not all treatments are covered by public or private insurance policies, travelers are advised to arrange for medical insurance prior to departure.
In emergencies dial 112 for assistance.
 For minor illnesses that do not require a doctor, you can usually find assistance at one of many German pharmacies (“ Apotheke” ).
Pharmacies are usually open from 8 am - 6 pm and are generally closed evenings, Saturday afternoons, Sundays and holidays. Each of them has a list on the door, though, of pharmacies in the area that remain open to handle emergencies.
- Hospital treatment
Hospitals and physicians do not generally accept credit cards.
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