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As a founding member of the European Union, Germany is the union's most populous and economically powerful member state. As such, the country offers everything from big city culture to postcard perfect towns. The country includes vast forests, fanciful castles and a wealth of art and history, not to mention great beer. Its central location means Germany also shares borders with more European countries than any other country. Its influence on Europe has been vast, for better or worse. The geographical territory of Germany stretches from the Alps to the shores of the North Sea and Baltic Sea. In between are the forested uplands of Central Germany and the lowlands of northern Germany, traversed by some of Europe's major rivers like the Rhine and the Danube. Germany's wealth extends to its unspoilt natural landscapes and diverse flora and fauna. Between May and September, life moves outdoors in Deutschland. Beer gardens bustle and the country is explored via hiking boots, bicycles and boats.

Germany, Europe

Foreign Ownership of Islands in Germany, Europe

Germany has no restrictions on foreign ownership. All you need is a valid passport and the purchase price to buy real estate in Germany. However, owning real estate in Germany does not include the right to emigrate to the country. You will need a lawyer or notary to complete the purchase of real estate in Germany. The notary ensures that no liabilities exist against the property. The notary also registers the new title deeds with the local land registry so that the title may be transferred to the new owner. The buyer may choose his or her own notary to complete the sale. A notary must be used for the conveyance of all real estate contracts. It's important for the buyer to employ a notary who speaks English if the buyer does not speak German. The buyer should translate the purchase contract in order to review it carefully. At the signing ceremony, the contract will be read in German and its imperative that all parties fully understand its content.

Regional Statistics for Germany, Europe

Location:: Central Europe, bordering the Baltic Sea and the North Sea, between the Netherlands and Poland, south of Denmark
Population:: 82,422,299
Languages:: German
Capital:: Berlin
Currency:: Euro
Climate:: temperate and marine; cool, cloudy, wet winters and summers; occasional warm mountain (foehn) wind
Temperature Range:: -2 to +26
Terrain:: lowlands in north, uplands in centre, Bavarian Alps in south
Natural Hazards:: flooding