Kaiserslautern is one of the largest cities of the country. This is a modern communication and scientific center. Rich historical heritage and amazing beauty of Kaiserslautern has made it a favorite place of rest of thousands of tourists. This city will be particularly loved by people who enjoy sports and active rest as there are many parks and green zones with numerous roads for pedestrians and cyclists. You can …
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Besides numerous shops, the center of the city has several more interesting landmarks that tourists will find exciting to explore. Kaiserbrunnen is a large fountain that has become of the major symbols of Kaiserslautern. It is decorated with a gorgeous ornament that describes the main events in the history of the city. At a glance, it is hard to understand the meaning of all figures and bas-reliefs, so take your …
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Kaiserslautern is a favorite of numerous tourists because of its medieval atmosphere, cheerfulness, and a variety of entertainments available to tourists. First of all, tourists head to the main city square. It has the highest concentration of restaurants for any taste, souvenir shops, and old landmarks. The city council is located nearby. By the way, travelers can enter the building, dine inside or head to the top …
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Here are the ingredients needed to cook this salad: several potatoes, one fresh and marinated cucumber, fresh greens, four tablespoons of water, olive oil, white grape vinegar, and mustard. Black pepper and bay leaves are the most typical spices used in the dish. To make the salad, boil potatoes in their skins with bay leaf and black pepper. After that, peel the potato and slice it into thin pieces. Cut the slices …
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The population of the city deserves a mention. Approximately a hundred thousand people live in Kaiserslautern, with Europeans being the majority. Additionally, roughly fifty thousand NATO soldiers live in the city and its neighborhoods. There is an explanation to this fact – in the 50s of the previous century, Kaiserslautern became the largest military base of the United States outside the country. By the way, …
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For those who want to take a longer walk through the picturesque places, the Pfalzerwald Reserve is available. On its territory is the largest forest in Germany, the total area of the reserve is about 180,000 hectares. On the territory of the park there are many routes, here travelers can admire the beautiful lakes and rivers, and also see rare species of trees and plants. There are many wild inhabitants in …
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Moving around in Germany - transportation
The transport system in Germany is all about quality, reliability, punctuality and respectability. It is considered one of the best in Europe. The quality of the pavement is simply the top. Besides usual autobahns, cities and provinces are interconnected by railways and bus routes. Many travelers prefer to have transport by their side and rent a car. Driving the highway is free. In some major German cities, one-way car rent is allowed. It is worth considering that the price of gasoline in the country is quite high, so you should calculate the budget well. Before you go on a journey by car, you need to review the rules of the road, because German law has its own regulations.
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Economy roadmap of Germany
One of the main economic problems of Germany is an insufficiently flexible labor market. Besides that, Germans do not work enough. On average, a citizen officially works out only 1 449 hours a year. This figure is significantly lower than in the entire EU area. Trade unions in the country are well-developed, which also shows a negative impact on the overall economy. Due to the excessive bureaucratic pressure, the country's economy loses not less than 52 billion euros a year. The eastern lands of Germany make a significant gap in the overall economy. Despite the impressive investment in the development of the territory, they remain unprofitable and depressive. On average, for 15 years the population of the Eastern Lands fell by 12%. An important problem for the country remains an increase in the average age of life and a decrease in the birth rate.
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