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http://www.flags.net/GERM.htm The military service pledge is as following: Ich gelobe, der Bundesrepublik Deutschland treu zu dienen und das Recht und die Freiheit des deutschen Volkes tapfer zu verteidigen. Translated it is: I vow to serve the Federal Republic of Germany and faithfully defend the right and the freedom of the German people bravely. The professional military pledge is as following: Ich schwöre, der Bundesrepublik Deutschland treu zu dienen und das Recht und die Freiheit des deutschen Volkes tapfer zu verteidigen, so wahr mir Gott helfe. Translated it is: I swear to serve the Federal Republic of Germany and faithfully defend the rights and freedom of the German people's bravely, so help me God.


 * __Geography__**

Germany has varying geographical regions, from the Bavarian Alps in the south, to the lowland in the north. The climate of Germany is temperate and marine with occasional warm mountain wind. In Germany there are wet summers and winters, across the nation. The highest point in Germany is Zugspitze at 2,963 meters tall, and the lowest point is Neuendorf bei Wilster at -3.54 meters below sea level. The Nation of Germany has 2,389 kilometers of coastline. It's bordering countries are Austria 784 km, Belgium 167 km, Czech Republic 815 km, Denmark 68 km, France 451 km, Luxembourg 138 km, Netherlands 577 km, Poland 456 km and Switzerland 334 km. The total area of Germany is 357,022 square km.

__**Population**__

The total population is- 81,471,834 The ethnic groups are- German 91.5%, Turkish 2.4%, other 6.1% (made up largely of Greek, Italian, Polish, Russian, Serbo-Croatian, Spanish) The religions are- Protestant 34%, Roman Catholic 34%, Muslim 3.7%, other 28.3% The population growth rate is, -0.208%. The populations of the major cities are- BERLIN (capital) 3.438 million; Hamburg 1.786 million; Munich 1.349 million; Cologne 1.001 million. __Languages:__ German __Literacy Rate:__ - definition: age 15 and over can read and write - total population: 99% - male: 99% - female: 99%

On this trip you will be visiting the historic city of Berlin, the Hotel de Ela of Berlin will occomodate you during your stay. You will arrive in the great city of Berlin. You will be able to visit many historic sites during your stay such as: the Berlin wall, the site of the Fuhrer Bunker, and the Spree River.
 * __Berlin__ **

As far as dressing goes Germans basically just dress exactly like Americans. For food Germans eat: Schnitzel, Kottlet, Jägerwurst mit Pommes, sauages (Wurstchen), Sauerkraut, and whole wheat stuff.(Ask.com)
 * __Food and Dress__**

In October there is the October Fest In the spring Germans celebrate Easter In January they celebrate the Three Hallowed Kings festivity And many, many more (http://www.justgermany.org/germany/germany-festivals.asp)
 * __Major Attractions__**

We will go to Berlin and visit the Fuhrerbunker and the site of the Berlin Wall (On the viking River Tour). We will go on a Viking River Cruise and tour for three days. $399 (per person) added to your staying price. While in Berlin you will visit the Berlin City Hall, Checkpoint Charlie, Berlin Cathedral, the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag (Parliament Building), the remains of the Berlin Wall and Charlottenburg Palace.
 * __Places That we will Visit__**


 * __Places That we will Eat__**

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We will eat at the Schlossgarten: Garden Cafe near Charlottenburg Palace for lunch on the first day when you arrive. The Schlossgarten is a street cafe in Berlin, it is the equivalent to a cafe in America but only with different cuisine. While browsing the city you will be able to eat and shop wherever you choose so we reccomend you bring extra cash. You will eat your own food until your last night where your farewell dinner will be at Zander, Guggelhoff, Deponie: German Restauraunt before your trip home. Both the Schlossgarten and Zander, Guggelhoff, Deponie will be prepaid and free to you.=====