Update: 02/2009

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Alps – The German Alps are part of the greatest mountain range system of Europe. Situated in the south of the country the Alps are popular both in summer and in winter as a destination for sightseeing and sports.
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Ampelmaennchen – is the symbolic person shown on traffic lights at pedestrian crossings in the former German Democratic Republic (GDR - East Germany). After the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Ampelmaennchen acquired cult status and became a popular souvenir item in the tourism business.
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Autobahn – The Autobahns are the nationally coordinated motorway system in Germany. German autobahns have no general speed limit (though about 60% of the total length is subject to local and/or conditional limits), but the maximum recommended speed is 130 km/h (80.8 mph).
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