The Federal Republic of Germany is the largest country in Central Europe. It is surrounded at the north by Denmark, at the east by Poland and the Czech Republic, at the south by Austria and Switzerland, and at the west by France, Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands. Germany is a affiliate of the European Union and the Schengen Agreement. Germany's south-western areas are known for their wine growing areas. A symbol of national pride is Cars, and manufacturers such as Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Porsche and Volkswagen (VW) are famous internationally for their quality, safety and style.

The Federal Republic of Germany is the largest country in Central Europe. The country is have of a extended history of division, first as a loose compilation of independent states before new unification during the 19th century, and latterly as West and communist East Germany following WWII. Germany boasts a overpowering blend of history and nature, fine arts and youthful rebellion. Its centre, Berlin, has a repute gained from its decades as a divided city, as a hedonistic, ‘on the edge' community where almost anything goes.