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Moving around in Germany - transportation

Excellent railway system covers almost every region of the country. Therefore, the train is one of the most popular means among tourists. For example, you can go from Munich, which is located in the south, to northern Hamburg in just 6 hours. The same distance will take 8.5 hours to drive by car. At the same time, the tourist will be able to fully relax and enjoy the picturesque landscapes. Electric trains with comfortable lounges run along cities. The Express route is laid between large cities; the train there can make up to 320 kmph. Almost all types of railway transport are operated by the same German travel cards. Inside the region, tickets vary in prices. Tickets for the Verkehrsverbund system must be validated. … Open

Economy roadmap of Germany

Thanks to the fact that a three-tier budget system operates in Germany, one can clearly follow the development of the economy. The income tax in the country is progressive; it makes from 19 to 45%. VAT for today is 19%. The budget revenues for the past years were, in average, about $1.7 trillion; the country's expenditures are about 1.59 trillion dollars. The public debt of Germany is 61% of GDP. Despite the progressing indicators of the country's overall economy, unemployment has been rising in Germany since the beginning of the 21st century. This is especially evident in the eastern part of the country. This is largely due to the increase in social payments. The GDP per capita for 2010 is $ 37 432. … Open