Emergency numbers
- 110
- Police
- 112
- Ambulance
- 112
- Fire Dpt.
General Information
Capital city
Berlin
Language
German
Time zone
UTC+1 (summer time: UTC+2)
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Voltage
220-230V
Climate
In most of Germany: moderately continental, unstable weather, northernmost area: humid, rainy, windy, cloudy southcentral, Alps: mountainous climate, snowy in winter
Country dialing code
+49
SIM card providers
Population
83 million
Cities with IAESTE LCs
In Germany we have a lot of cities with local committees:
You can check out the full list of the local committees here:
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Places that we recommend visiting:
Summer Reception 2025
Munich Weekend
Cologne Weekend
Franconian Weekend
Traditional cuisine
Thüringer Klöße
Grinded and cooked mass of potatoes, best served with Sauerkraut and roast meat.
Thüringer Rostbratwurst
Spicy sausage, traditionally grilled over a charcoal fire and eaten with bread and mustard
Curry Wurst
Sausages with a tomato and curry-based sauce (must have in Berlin)
Did you know ?
Most stores are closed on Sunday, except for restaurants and gas stations.
The paint for White House in Washington DC, USA is produced in Germany.
The Walt Disney’s Cinderella Castle is modelled after Schloss Neuschwanstein in Germany.
Breaking out of prison isn’t punishable, because it is seen as basic human wish to be free.
65% of the highways in Germany (Autobahn) have no speed limit.
University is free for everyone (even non-Germans).
There are more than 2100 castles and 1500 different beers in Germany.
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