About Germany

State Department Publications on Germany

• Background Notes on Germany (2004)
  
• Consular Information Sheet (2004)
  
• Country Commercial Guide for U.S. Investors (2004)
  
• Country Report on Human Rights Practices (2003)

Information about German Life, Politics, and Culture

• "A Manual for Germany" (information by the German government for foreigners living in Germany. A guide through German bureaucracy)
  
• The German Embassy to the U.S. in Washington and the German Information Center in New York offer a wealth of information on German government and politics, business and technology, history, German-Americans, studying and working in Germany, culture and society, latest news and publications.
  
• deutschland.de - the portal on information on Germany
  
• The official website of the German Tourism Office for visitors from the U.S.
  
• Deutsche Welle News and analysis in 31 languages, program schedules of DW Radio and TV, resources for learning German and much more.
  
• The Federal Government of Germany offers political background information and news.
  
• The German Foreign Ministry (Auswaertiges Amt) offers information on German foreign policy, German trade promotion, and more.
  
• The German Way and More site is a culture-oriented information site featuring excerpts from the book The German Way on topics such as The Autobahn, Health and Fitness, Friends and Acquaintances (Sie and du), Trains, and Sports.
  
• International Schools in Germany