Doing Business In - Germany
Background
Nine European countries border on Germany. They, and the rest of Europe's major markets, are within easy reach of Germany—by air, high speed rail and road. London, Paris, Madrid, Rome, Stockholm, Prague, Budapest are all within a 1-2 hour flight from Germany’s most central location, Frankfurt.
Whereas Germany's population of 82 million is the largest of any country in the European Union, its size is comparatively moderate—approximately 1,000 kilometres from south to north, and 600 kilometres from east to west. Berlin is the capital of the country and, with a population of 3,4 million inhabitants, the largest city in
Germany.
Provided you like fast cars and Germany's speedy autobahns, in 8 hours you can drive from beautiful Lake Constance—in the very South and with a great view of the Alps—to the northern city of Hamburg. If you prefer to fly, you can cover the same distance in 1.5 hours but you will miss many opportunities to stop and enjoy history, scenery and pleasant towns along your way.
As a result of a highly developed educational system, it is easy to do business in Germany. English is a common language—you can use it in business as well as during your more relaxing moments in the country—and Germany's communications infrastructure and facilities are modern and up-to-date.
Whereas Germany's population of 82 million is the largest of any country in the European Union, its size is comparatively moderate—approximately 1,000 kilometres from south to north, and 600 kilometres from east to west. Berlin is the capital of the country and, with a population of 3,4 million inhabitants, the largest city in
Germany.
Provided you like fast cars and Germany's speedy autobahns, in 8 hours you can drive from beautiful Lake Constance—in the very South and with a great view of the Alps—to the northern city of Hamburg. If you prefer to fly, you can cover the same distance in 1.5 hours but you will miss many opportunities to stop and enjoy history, scenery and pleasant towns along your way.
As a result of a highly developed educational system, it is easy to do business in Germany. English is a common language—you can use it in business as well as during your more relaxing moments in the country—and Germany's communications infrastructure and facilities are modern and up-to-date.