Discovering Germany

People and Culture For the majority of German history, the culture has been shaped by intellectual and popular currents in Europe, both religious and secular. Germany is a modern society, mixing lifestyles and regional identities. Demographics Germany lies in the centre of Europe with a population of about 82 million, of which approximately 6.7 million are foreigners. The largest foreign communities are from Turkey, Italy, Poland, Serbia/Montenegro, Greece, and Croatia. Germany not only has the largest population in Europe (excluding Russia), but is also one of the most densely-populated countries in Europe, with an estimated average of 220 persons per square kilometer. Some 88% live in cities, but only four cities have a population of more than one million inhabitants: Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, and Cologne. Language German is spoken by 95% of Germany’s residents, with a variety of international languages making up the difference. Nearly 64% of Germans speak English as a second language. Religion The majority of Germans belong to Christian religious groups, of which, about half are Protestant and the other half are Catholic.

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Discovering Germany