Welcome to Germany!

In Germany, the "Land of Ideas", we place major emphasis on education, science, research and development. This makes Germany one of the most popular countries in which to study, as well as a site for state-of-the art research and patent development. With ist high quality of life, good infrastructure and central location in Europe, Germany is one of the world's most attractive bases for business. Its beautiful urban and rural landscapes, combining age-old traditions and experimental modern culture, make a trip to Germany a unique experience.

Germany has something for everyone, so why not pay us a visit?

"Fasching", "Fasnacht", "Karneval" 2010

"Fasching", "Fasnacht" or "Karneval" are all terms used to describe carnival, an ancient tradition which is celebrated all over Germany but particularly in the Rhineland and in the strongly Catholic regions of Germany. Mainz, Cologne, Düsseldorf and Bonn are hotbeds of carnival fun. In southern Germany the traditional Alemannic Fasnet is celebrated. The "fifth season" begins on 11 November and ends on Ash Wednesday. Carnival season reaches its climax in the week from "schmutziger Donnerstag" (literally: "dirty Thursday") to Ash Wednesday.

Dr. Pat Bishop (Lydian Singers) left, Mr. Kurt Edwards (Exodus) middle, Dr. Ernst Martens right

Donations for the Lydian Singers and the Exodus Steelband Orchestra

On Tuesday, 19 January 2010, Dr. Ernst Martens handed over donations to Dr. Pat Bishop for the Lydian Singers and to Mr. Kurt Edwards for the Exodus Steelband Orchestra. The German philosopher Friedri...

NABU devotes 111th anniversary of its founding to biodiversity

The United Nations has designated 2010 as the International Year of Biodiversity. Reason enough for the German Nature and Biodiversity Conservation Union (NABU) as official UN partner to devote this year – the 111th anniversary of its founding – to the dramatic decline in biodiversity. Globally, 16,000 species are regarded as threatened with extinction, that’s around a quarter of all mammals, a third of all amphibians and twelve per cent of birds.

The Year of Science 2010 focuses on energy questions

The future of energy: this is the motto of the Year of Science 2010, which begins on 22 January and is organized by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research together with the Science Initiative. The aim of the years of science, which were launched in 2000, is to stimulate greater public interest in questions surrounding science and arouse especially the young generation’s curiosity for scientific topics by collaborating with universities and research institutions.

Disaster Preparedness in the Caribbean

Disaster Preparedness in the Caribbean

2008 was the second most destructive hurricane season on record in the Caribbean. The region is also prone to earthquakes, volcanic activity, flooding and other natural disasters. Knowledge of First Aid and how to respond during emergencies (disaster preparedness) is becoming increasingly vital for Caribbean communities which are regularly affected by such events.

German Ambassador Dr. Ernst Martens (left) and Dr. Edwin Carrington, Secretary General of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)

German Government funds for HIV prevention projects in the region

The Pan Caribbean Partnership Against HIV and AIDS (PANCAP) has received an additional 5 million Euros for the execution of a regional project on the prevention of HIV and AIDS in the Caribbean. With ...

Group photo of the participants of the 4th Executive Seminar for Diplomats from latin America and the Caribbean in Germany

4th Executive Seminar for Diplomats from Latin America and the Caribbean in Germany

In the end it was hard to say goodbye. From 7 September to 7 October 2009, 21 young diplomats from 21 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean had the opportunity to forge contacts with experts in Germany, make friends and form professional networks.

The Ambassador

H. E. Dr. Ernst Martens

Dr. Ernst Martens

Guido Westerwelle, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs

Dr Guido Westerwelle, Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs

German Ambassador names Tobago Resident Patrick Dankou as Person of Trust of the German Embassy

 Person of Trust of the German Embassy Patrick Dankou

After spending four days of vacation in Tobago with his wife over the New Year, the German Ambassador, Dr. Ernst Martens, met with officials at Scarborough on 4 and 5 January. In meetings with the Sec...

New Honorary Consul to St. Lucia

from left to right: Mr. Nick Troubetzkoy, Mrs. Christine Martens, Mrs. Karolin Troubetzkoy, Mr. Ernst Martens

On 21 October the German Honorary Consul to St. Lucia, Mrs. Karen Cave, gave up her office which she has carried out faithfully for eleven years as she now wants to concentrate on her private life. Mr...

Trinidadian Master Craftsmen in Aachen

Trinidadian Master Craftsmen in Aachen

Trinidadian Master Craftsmen in Aachen The cooperation between Metal Industries Co. Ltd. (MIC) and ICON-INSTITUT GmbH Aachen and the Chamber of Crafts and Trade Aachen is a German/Trinidadian success ...

The Federal Government for children

This website explains how the government works. Find out if you already are an expert:

Facts about Germany

cover "Facts about Germany"

Facts about Germany is a handbook for anyone seeking reliable and up-to-date information on the Federal Republic of Germany. It provides facts and figures about the country and its people, its government system, social life, poltical groupings and trends, all the different sectors of industry and business, and the multifaceted face of culture in Germany and its 16 federal states.