2. Global Business
Germany is known all
around the world on many
different levels. When you
think of Germany in
business, you think of cars
and beer. But Germany is
also known for Solar
Power and Pioneer
Research. ( Like that of the
examples to the right.)
3. GROWTH OF
GERMANY
• GROWTH 3.1%
• GDP per Capita $43,689
• Trade Balance 5.3%
• Population 81.3 million
• Public Debt/GDP 82%
• Unemployment 6.0%
• Inflation rate 2.3%
4. TOURISM IN GERMANY
Annual German’s spends 123.6
billion Euro on travel,
entertainment and culture.
Tourism generates a total of 185 Billion
Euro in net value. With 94 Billion Euro is
from internal tourism alone.
5. CULTURE
• Modern Art
• Diverse Culture
• Musicians-
Bach/Beethoven
• Famous birth place
of Albert Einstein,
Karl Marx and Pope
Benedict XVI
6. AFTER THE WORLD WARS
Berlin during and
just after WWII. The Berlin Wall came
down in 1989. Was
standing for over
40years. Now that
Germany is
Reunification, they are
stronger and a Power
house in Europe.
The rise and
Fall of Hitler
regime.
7. SOCIAL DEMOGRAPHICS
Healthcare
Health Insurance for All
Social Services
Old-Age Pensions
Disability Benefits
Subsidized Housing
Family Raising Housing
Education
Total of 9 years(starts at 6yrs)
required of all German Children
383 Institutions of Higher
Learning
Vocational/School Training
Combined 16 States of Germany
8. ECONOMIC
SYSTEM
What is Imported Importing Partners
Automobile
Automobile Components
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical
Chemical Sectors
Food
Textiles
Immigration Workers
Netherlands 8.5%
China 8.2%
France 8.2%
United States 5.9%
Italy 5.9%
UK 4.9%
Belgium 4.3%
Austria 4.3%
Switzerland 4.2%
Imported $1.12Trillion Euro
9. ECONOMY OF TODAY
Major Exports for Germany Partners of Industry
France 10.2%
United States 6.7%
Netherlands 6.7%
UK 6.6%
Italy 6.3%
Austria 6.0%
China 4.5%
Machinery
Metals
Chemicals
Food
Textiles
Automobiles
Largest Exporter of Cars
4th Largest Producer
Exported $1.337 Trillion in Euro
11. Political System
Federal Republic of Germany (FRG)
Parliament System
Basic Law
Leaders of Germany
President
Joachim Gauck
Chancellor
Angela Merkel
Capital
Berlin
Four Branches of the Government
Federal Convention
Federal Council
Federal Diet
Joint Committee
Political Parties of Germany
Two Major Parties
1. Social Democratic Party of
Germany( SDP)
2. Christian Democratic
Union(CDU)/ Social Union(SU)
Three Minor Parties
1. Free Democratic Party( FDP)
2. The Left
3. The Green
President –
Joachim Gauck
To the right
Chancellor-
Angela Merkel
Pic. Below
12. The Introduction
of the Euro
The Euro is what is used in most
parts of Europe, including the
country of Germany. The Euro
replaced the Deutschland mark
in the year of 1999. When the
Maastricht Treaty was signed.
But the full conversion of the
Mark was not done until 2002.
The Euro is recognized in the
Global banking system with a
comparable rate to the dollar.
Current rate as of 5/18/2013
13. The Top Three Reasons to
Invest in Germany
1. Largest Market
82 million consumers
Largest in Europe
3rd Largest in the World
2. Central Location
Central location in Europe of
importing/exporting of goods and
services.
3. Open Market
22,000 Foreign Enterprises
Employees 2.7 million people
No-longer state controlled industries
7 Million foreigners live in Germany
70% of Blue/White Collar workers -
speak English.
World Market
United
States
China
Germany
Other
Countries
Europe Market
Germany
France
United
Kingdom
Spain
Other
Countries
14. THANK YOU FOR VISITING MY
SITE
Work citied from www.germany.de
Work citied from www.forbes.com
Work citied from www.euro-dolar-currency.com
Work citied from www. Magazine-deutschland.de(2007)
Work citied from www.economywatch.com/world
Work citied from www.gri.com/germany
Work citied from Stern Magazine February 2013 edition
Work citied from www.bing.images.com
Editor's Notes
The building on the right side is located in Berlin Germany.
