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  2. Germany - Wikipedia

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    Germany, [e] officially the Federal Republic of Germany, [f] is a country in Central Europe.It lies between the Baltic and North Sea to the north and the Alps to the south. Its sixteen constituent states have a total population of over 82 million in an area of 357,596 km 2 (138,069 sq mi), making it the most populous member state of the European Union.

  3. Postage stamps and postal history of Germany - Wikipedia

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    Bavaria Scott #1, the first German stamp, 1849. This is a survey of the postage stamps and postal history of Germany and philatelically related areas. The main modern providers of service were the Reichspost (1871–1945), the Deutsche Post under Allied control (1945–1949), the Deutsche Post of the GDR (1949–1990), the Deutsche Bundespost (1949–1995), along with the Deutsche Bundespost ...

  4. Treaty on the Final Settlement with Respect to Germany

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    [4]: 229–232 [8] [c] To achieve unity and full sovereignty, both German states were willing to accept the terms of the Potsdam Agreement that affected Germany. [4] On 31 August 1990, the FRG and GDR signed the Unification Treaty, which describes the manner and specifics of the GDR's accession to the Federal Republic.

  5. 2002 in Germany - Wikipedia

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    1 January - The Euro Currency officially became the legal tender for Germany, along with the other European Union (EU) Eurozone member area countries, replacing the Deutsche Mark by being introduced physically with the official launch of the currency coins and banknotes. 6-17 February - 52nd Berlin International Film Festival

  6. Postal codes in Germany - Wikipedia

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    Germany introduced postal codes on 25 July 1941, in the form of a two-digit system that was applied initially for the parcel service and later for all mail deliveries. This system was replaced in 1962 in West Germany by a four-digit system; three years later East Germany followed with its own four-digit system.

  7. 2011 in Germany - Wikipedia

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    In 2011 it was the largest contributor to the budget of the European Union (providing 20%) [2] and the third largest contributor to the UN (providing 8%). [3] Germany hosted the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup and Eurovision Song Contest and ended conscription in the Bundeswehr. [4] [5] In education, Germany achieved a third best result for ...

  8. Elsfleth - Wikipedia

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    Elsfleth (German pronunciation: [ˈɛlsˌfleːt] ⓘ) is a town in the district of Wesermarsch, Lower Saxony, Germany.It is situated at the confluence of the Hunte with the Weser, on the left bank of the Weser.

  9. History of Germany - Wikipedia

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    Germany remains one of the economic powerhouses of Europe, contributing about 1/4 of the eurozone's annual gross domestic product. In the early 2010s, Germany played a critical role in trying to resolve the escalating euro crisis, especially concerning Greece and other Southern European nations.