Themed Semester
The Institute of International Studies at MSSU.
Germany
 The Federal Republic of Germany is situated in the heart of Europe, linking the west with the east, the north with the south. Germany, the country that exhibits the highest density of population in Europe, has bordered nine neighboring states since the unification of the two German states in 1990. Germany plays a significant role within the European Union and also the NATO, Germany is a partner to the central and eastern European states that are en route to becoming part of a united Europe. The Federal Republic of Germany encompasses an area of 357,022 square kilometers. The greatest distance from north to south in a straight line amounts to 876 kilometers, and from west to east, 640 kilometers. There are some 82.6 million people living in Germany; the country boasts an unparalleled cultural diversity and particular region-specific qualities, charming towns and gorgeous landscapes.
The Germany Semester at MSSU.
Germany on the Internet
www.deutschland.de
Official portal of the Federal Republic of Germany. It provides access in Arabic, English, French, German, Russian, and Spanish to link lists for all areas of society
www.bundesregierung.de
The comprehensive German federal government Web site, including topical news on government policies (English, French and German)
www.auswaertiges-amt.de
Information on aspects of German foreign policy and addresses of the German embassies abroad (Arabic, English, French, German and Spanish)
www.facts-about-germany.de
A reference book offering a wide variety of up-to-date and reliable information about Germany (in 8 Languages)
www.goethe.de
The Goethe-Institut Web site provides information on language courses and events at the 144 institutes as well as on German culture and society (English and German)
www.ifa.de
The Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (ifa) offers an overview of topics relating to international cultural exchange (English and German)
www.daad.de
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) provides information on funding and exchange programs for students, graduates and scientists (in 22 languages)
www.dw-world.de
German foreign broadcasting station Deutsche Welle (DW) provides a wealth of topical editorial information (in 30 languages)
www.deutschland-tourismus.de
The German National Tourist Board Web site offers a wide range of details on Germany as a holiday destination (English and German)
www.land-der-ideen.de
The Web site of the “Germany. Land of Ideas“ initiative offers information on
the activities of the campaign of the same name (English and German)
www.destatis.de
Web site of the German Federal Statistical Office (English and German)
www.magazine-deutschland.de
Web site of “Deutschland” magazine, with articles on current topics, a service section and a media corner for journalists (in ten languages) |
