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West Germany ( Inf. German Westdeutschland or West-Deutschland) was the common English name for the Federal Republic of Germany ( German Bundesrepublik Deutschland), from its formation in May 1949 to German reunification in October 1990, when East Germany was dissolved and its states became part of the Federal Republic, ending the more than 40-year division of Germany. From 1990 onwards, the Federal Republic of Germany has been simply known as Germany. The West German Republic was formed from the three Allied army Zones of occupation held by the United States, the United Kingdom, and France, and its capital city was chosen to be Bonn, Germany. Also attached to West Germany was the isolated city of West Berlin, deep within the Soviet Zone. At the onset of the Cold War following Germany's defeat in World War II, Germany was divided into two states, along with two special territories (the Saarland and Berlin). The Federal Republic claimed an exclusive mandate for all of Germany, considering itself to be the democratically re-organized German Reich on the grounds that the East German government was not democratically elected and thus not a legitimate one. After a popular vote, the Saarland also joined West Germany as a state (Bundesland) in 1957. West Berlin, although legally not a part of West Germany (from the point of view of foreign governments like the USSR), was closely aligned with it, and West Berlin was fully represented in the West German government. (For example, the German Chancellor Willy Brandt was a West Berliner.) Relations with the Soviet bloc improved during the era of Ostpolitik, and the two German states recognized the existence of each other. De jure wise West Germany formally maintained the exclusive mandate it recognized East Germany as a de facto government still within a single German nation that in turn is represented de jure wise by the West German state only, while East Germany recognized the existence of two German nations and states de jure, and the West as both de facto and de jure foreign nation. Many foreign countries tend to take either the East German position of the existence of two German nations, or an intermediate position of one single German nation with two states, of which neither West nor East Germany alone possesses exclusive mandates.
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1. Central Europe
July 24, 2008
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Central Europe
Central Europe used to be like two single hotel beds separated by a chest of drawers: the west on one side, the east on the other and an iron curtain to keep them apart. Thankfully, the curtain is down and romance is well and truly in the air. With some of the most dramatic scenery on the continent, and far fewer tourists than France and Italy, Central Europe is in the midst of a renaissance. Go while the secret is still safe. Romance on the German roads Hire a car in Frankfurt and, after a quick b... (read more)
Author: Anne Bain
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2. Biofuels Are A Potential Low Carbon Energy Source.
July 14, 2008
Biofuels were invented by Nazi Germany prior to WWII; check any book on history and you will see. Germany is land-locked country with no oil fields. Biofuel is a contentious subject. The amount of land needed is staggering. Biofuels are fuel components produced from renewable materials such as plants, straw or bio-mass waste products such as poultry litter. Is there merit to seeking innovative ways to meet our nation’s increasing energy needs in a world of limited fossil fuel production?Biofuels production (Ethanol and Bio-Diesel) is on a fast-track in the USA today and we can provide the fund... (read more)
Author: christopher west
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3. Berlin Schoenefeld Airport- The Best Way To See Berlin
June 11, 2008
Considered as the largest country in Europe, Germany is found in the middle of diverse climates, regions and areas. Whereas on the west side, it is in close contact with the countries whose climates are more associated with the sun and warm weather, but at the same time, in the east, there is a greater likelihood of having snow and ice for most of the months of the year. As you can imagine, when you are there, you can see almost every kind of view and landscape since it has almost all kinds of climates.
For all that’s worth, Germany is also full of beautiful surroundings. It might be a w... (read more)
Author: Ylnreddi Narayana Reddy
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4. Unemployment Is A Problem Fundamental To The Workings Of The System.
June 08, 2008
Unemployment is currently at 10.4 percent (meaning over 4.3 million people out of work). By its own press' and politicians' declaration, Germany has been stuck in a Reforms a traffic-standstill on reforms?for more than a decade. Unemployment is not unique to economies in transition. Even much stronger economies, such as those of France and Spain, suffer from it. Unemployment is behind the public conflict between the new political leaders of Germany and France, who want a loose monetary policy, and their central bankers, who favor a continuation of tight money. This conflict has been exacerbate... (read more)
Author: christopher west
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5. Austria Hotels have a class of their own
April 29, 2008
The awesome beauty of Alps, the architectural wonders, beautiful locales, places of interest and tourist interests Austria is an amazing country. One of the most sought-after holiday destinations, hordes of tourist make visit to Austria. Geographically, Austria is a non-coastal alpine country sited in Central Europe bordering Germany and Czech Republic to the north, Slovenia and Italy to the south Slovakia and Hungary to the east, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the west. Austria, in conjunction with neighboring Switzerland, is deemed as the winter sports capital of Europe.
The best ... (read more)
Author: Nancy Eben
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6. Switzerland Hotels offer special packages
April 26, 2008
Situated in the central region of Europe, Switzerland is among the most sought after holiday destination. The country of Switzerland is best acknowledged for its mountainous range (Jura in northwest, Alps in south) but if you ever happen to visit the place you would realize that the region is dotted with many pretty lakes, plains, hills and pastures. It shares its borders with Italy to the south, Austria and Liechtenstein to the east, France to the west, and Germany to the north. Accommodation in Switzerland is easy to find. Many Switzerland Hotels offer special packages all through the year t... (read more)
Author: Nancy Eben
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7. Portugal's north-south divide
April 18, 2008
People in Britain are used to talk of a north-south divide, which has been historically rooted in differences of economics, subculture, accent and, to a varying extent at different times, electoral geography. Housing, of course, has been part of the equation too. Not that Britain is alone in this respect, although perhaps the divisions of northern and southern Italy, east and west Germany and the Flemish and Woolloon parts of Belgium have a much more historic distinction, more in the manner of England and Scotland. In the case of Portugal, it is perhaps a different sort of divide that exist... (read more)
Author: Jim Barnaby
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8. Fashion fusion from east to west and back again
April 16, 2008
Just like a painting, or a song, fashion also plays a main role in the fusion of different cultures and influences. Eastern and Western cultures engage in an important part in the Fashion trends of today. These two are fused in the fashion industry in many ways, the British borrowing from the Russians, India from the French, Japan and Germany, and the list continues.
Since 1890, fashion expresses tremendous influences from the Eastern culture in the western dress resulting from the artists and designers renowned interest in Art Nouveau. The 1905 war between Japan and Russia and the Chine... (read more)
Author: Priyanka Arora
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9. Patterns of confusion
April 15, 2008
The house price figures published by Halifax this week may have sent some very mixed messages to those looking to invest in property. While the headline-grabbing figure was an overall 2.5 per cent drop in price in March, the regional variations may have made startling reading for those investing in the west Midlands. Talk of an oversupply of flats in central Birmingham may have been one thing, but the five per cent drop recorded in the region's prices would have been food for thought to say the least. Yet at the same time, some regions did see a rise and, perhaps oddly, the largest of these a... (read more)
Author: Jim Barnaby
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10. Cape Verde mortgage market still in development
April 07, 2008
The archipelago of Cape Verde has been topping the lists of buy-to-let and investment hotspots for a while now, with British buyers among those who are singing the islands' praises most strongly. Cape Verde is comprised of ten volcanic islands and five islets, located 600 kilometres off the coast of West Africa. The Cape Verde government states that tourism has been increasing by 25 per cent each year since 2002, the Global Property Group reports, with the number of tourists predicted to reach 500,000 following the completion of all new airports and infrastructure. Recently, Paul Akswei of N... (read more)
Author: Jim Barnaby
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11. The Interesting Facts About Germany
March 24, 2008
Germany has always held a reputation of being a rich and progressive nation. Contributing much in terms of human progress and industrial/financial revolution. Germany has given birth to many people and ideologies that have helped to shape the world as we know it.
The official name of Germany is The Federal Republic of Germany. It is located in West Europe. The Baltic Sea, North Sea, and Denmark surround Germany on the north. It is flanked on the east by the Czech Republic and Poland. Flanked on the west by France, Belgium, and Luxembourg and Netherlands. The southern borders are Austria a... (read more)
Author: Milo Jarvis
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