Germany is a major economic power known for cars, beer, and renewable energy. It has a population of 81.3 million people and its economy has grown steadily in recent years with GDP growth of 3.1% and low unemployment. Germany is a cultural and tourist destination with a diverse population and rich history that has transformed since World War II. It now has a social market economy and democratic government that provides social services and benefits to citizens.

1. GERMANY
Old Industrial New Industrial

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

10. Basic’s
of Germany
Religion
Protestant
Roman
Catholic
Muslim
Other
 Size
 357,621 kilometers
 Or/ 137,810 sq. miles
 Population 81.3 Million
 74% Urban
 26% Rural
 Language German
 Religion
 Protestant 34%
 Roman Catholic 34%
 Muslim 3.7%
 Other 28.3
Population
Urban
Rural

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

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