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FACTS ABOUT GERMANY
CONTENTS
AT A GLANCE
EDUCATION & KNOWLEDGE
Federal Republic
6
Vibrant Hub of Knowledge
94
Crests & Symbols
8
Dynamic Academic Landscape
98
Demographics
10
Ambitious Cutting-edge Research
102
Geography & Climate
12
Networking Academia
106
Parliament & Parties
14
Research and Academic Relations Policy
108
Political System
16
Excellent Research
110
Federal Government
18
Attractive School System
112
Famous Germans
20
SOCIETY
THE STATE & POLITICS
Enriching Diversity
114
Successful Reforms
22
Shaping Immigration
118
Federal State
26
Diverse Living Arrangements
122
Active Politics
30
Committed Civil Society
126
Broad Participation
32
Strong Welfare State
128
Political Berlin
34
Leisure Time and Travel
130
Vibrant Culture of Remembrance
36
Freedom of Religious Worship
132
FOREIGN POLICY
CULTURE & THE MEDIA
Civil Policy-Shaping Power
38
Vibrant Nation of Culture
Committed to Peace and Security
42
Innovative Creative Industry
138
Advocate of European Integration
46
Intercultural Dialogue
140
Protection of Human Rights
50
Cosmopolitan Positions
142
Open Network Partner
54
Rapid Change in the Media
146
Sustainable Development
56
Exciting World Heritage Sites
150
Attractive Language
152
134
BUSINESS & INNOVATION
A Strong Hub
58
WAY OF LIFE
Global Player
62
Land of Diversity
154
Lead Markets and Innovative Products
66
Urban Quality of Life
158
Sustainable Economy
70
Sustainable Tourism
160
Digital Agenda
72
Sporting Challenges
164
A Valued Trading Partner
74
Attractions in Berlin
168
Attractive Labour Market
76
Leisurely Enjoyment
170
78
Innovative Force behind Climate Cooperation
82
PICTURE CREDITS
INDEX
IMPRINT
172
A Pioneer in Climate Policy
Energy Reform – A Project for Generations
84
Greentech – A Sector with a Future
88
ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE
Sustainable Energies
90
Essential Diversity
92
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