Germany (Federal Republic of Germany, Federal Republic of Germany or short) is located in Europe.Its very easy to find on the map, as it resembles a puzzle of 16 small particles.The state capital - Berlin.The population is almost 80 million people.The official language is German.
Geography
Features nature of Germany lies in the fact that the northern part of the country was formed during the glacial era and now is a plain.To the south of it are mountains Alps in the north - the forests.
Rivers and lakes Germany stretched over its entire area.The largest body of water is Lake Constance.Its area reaches 540 km2 and depth - 250 m. The largest streams are interconnected by means of channels.Notable among them are the Kiel.
Climate Germany
Throughout the different climate of Germany.In the north of the country - the sea, in other parts - with features of moderate continental type.Winter is usually quite mild and warm.The temperature does not drop below -10 degrees.Summer is not very hot (not more than 20 ° C).In the northern and eastern parts of the climate is more severe: a relatively severe frost and heat.
North of Germany are suffering because of the fact that the climate in the area is influenced by the Atlantic Ocean.Here, especially in the Alps, the biggest fall precipitation, the bulk of which usually falls on the hottest time of the year.In the spring, after warming could drastically cold.
Wildlife Germany excellent "feel" in this climate.It is in all respects suitable for the development of agriculture and tourism.Most visitors during the summer (July-August).In winter, country visits and fewer people, only those who love to spend time skiing.Rivers and lakes are numerous in Germany, we will talk about them further.
weather is constantly changing.In the summer it is possible that yesterday was hot and the sun was shining and the rain today and the temperature dropped to lows.The most dangerous "gifts" of nature are occurring infrequently.Due to the fact that Germany is located in a temperate climate, and even those large-scale floods that have occurred over the past few years can be called the exception rather than a rule.
In 2003, the first time in several centuries, it was a very hot summer.And earthquakes are practically impossible to see, it's all because of the corresponding relief: the country is on the Eurasian lithospheric plate.
Flora
Conifer planting, consisting of spruce, larch, fir and pine trees - all these rich Germany.The nature of the country's extraordinary.A few kilometers from the mountains begin extensive deciduous forests, where there are birch, chestnut, beech and oak trees and maples.
Unfortunately, at the moment most of the meadows and fields reduced to a minimum.This is due to the fact that the government has decided to build up the regions of these territories.Near the Alps located lichens, mosses and ordinary grass.Here grow orchids, roses, edelweiss and other flowers.In some places, there are mushrooms and berries.However, almost all of them are toxic.
Fauna
Unfortunately, one of the countries with a poor fauna in Europe is Germany.Nature German is very poor in terms of diversity of animals.Here you can see hares, various rodents, deer, wild boars.In the mountains you can find cats and marmots.Previously, a few years ago, Germany was a large number of lynx, but at the moment because of the poaching of their almost gone.In these areas, there is occasionally a golden eagle.Here live cuckoos, partridges, swallows, owls and others.In the reserves you can see owls, storks and herons.
Some major rivers of Germany can "boast" that settled in their waters otters.However, due to the fact that they are very dirty, the existence of these animals in the territory of Germany under the greatest threat.Germany - one of the largest industrialized countries, and this affects the state of the environment.
River
Germany on the territory of the State takes more than 700 rivers.Their length is greater than 7000 km.Some of them are considered to be sufficiently important arteries not only of a great power.Most of the water flows relate to the Baltic and North Seas, a Danube - the Black.That is why one of the major rivers of Germany considered, the nature of the river which is very diverse.
largest water flow of Germany is the Rhine.The source of the river is located in the Alpine mountains in one of the largest lakes in Switzerland and Germany - Tomasee.The water flow has several major tributaries.Flood is most common in the upper reaches of the river.In the lower and middle reaches, it is abounding throughout the year.
interesting incident occurred in 1932.One mistake and authoritative edition published information that the length of the river is 1320 m, 1230 m and not, as stated in the official documents of hydrologists.As a result, false data have been transferred to some encyclopedias, textbooks, and other relevant publications.Typo was identified only in 2011.
The largest rivers in Germany: Danube, Oder, Rhine and Elbe and Weser.
Lake State
Visiting Lake Germany, you can enjoy the views, shopping and just swim.Reservoirs are evenly distributed throughout the state, from north to south, from east to west.
One of the most beautiful lake - Tegernsee.It is located in Bavaria and looks impressive thanks to the mountain peaks.Waters Königssee is distinguished by its color.Its water is emerald green.
On one of the islands of Lake Chiemsee Castle is the last King of Bavaria, and the Ludwig II.
One of the largest lakes in Germany - and Hoenvarte Blyayloh.Because of their large size, they are called sea of Thuringia.
Germany, the nature of which is popular all over the world, famous for its large number of rivers, scenic horizons and the beauty of the Alps.The biggest German federal state can be called Bavaria.It is famous for its lakes, mountains, castles and vast forests.Its capital is the center of Munich beer and such direction in art as baroque.
