Germany (Federal Republic of Germany, or shortly Germany) is located in Europe. It is very easy to find on the map, as it resembles a puzzle of 16 small particles. The capital of the state is Berlin. The population is almost 80 million people. The official language is German.
Geography
Features of the nature of Germany lie in the fact that the northern part of the country was formed during the era of glaciation and now is a plain. The Alps mountains are located south of it, and forests in the north.
The rivers and lakes of Germany are spread over its entire area. The largest body of water is the Constance. Its area reaches 540 km 2 and a depth of 250 m. The largest water flows are interconnected by canals. The most famous among them is Kielsky.
German climate
Throughout Germany, the climate is different. In the north of the country - marine, in other parts - continental with features of a moderate type. Winter is usually quite mild and warm. The temperature does not drop below -10 degrees. Summer is not very hot (no more than +20 ºС). In the northern and eastern parts, the climate is more severe: relatively severe frosts and heat.
Germany’s northern lands are affected by the climate in the area. Here, especially in the Alps, the highest rainfall occurs, most of which usually occurs in the hot season. In the spring after warming, it can become very cold.
The wild nature of Germany feels great in this climate. In all respects, it is suitable for the development of agriculture and tourism. Most visitors in the summer (July-August). In winter, fewer people visit the country and only those who like to spend time on skis. The rivers and lakes of Germany are numerous, we will talk about them further.
The weather is constantly changing. In the summer, it is possible that only yesterday it was hot and the sun was shining, but today it is raining and the temperature has dropped to minimum levels. The most dangerous "gifts" of nature here are quite rare. Due to the fact that Germany is located in a temperate climate, even those large and large-scale floods that have occurred over the past few years can be called an exception rather than a regularity.
In 2003, for the first time in several centuries, it was a very hot summer. And earthquakes can hardly be found here, all because of the corresponding relief: the country is located on the Eurasian lithosphere plate.
Flora
Coniferous planting, consisting of spruce, larch, fir and pine - all this is rich in Germany. The nature of the country is extraordinary. A few kilometers from the mountains, broad deciduous forests begin, where birch, chestnut, beech and oak grow, as well as maples.
Unfortunately, at the moment, most of the meadows and fields have been reduced to a minimum. This is due to the fact that the regional government has decided to build up these territories. Near the Alps are lichens, mosses and common herbs. Orchids, roses, edelweiss and other flowers grow here. In some places there are mushrooms and berries. However, almost all of them are poisonous.
Fauna
Unfortunately, one of the countries with poor fauna in Europe is Germany. The nature of Germany is very scarce in terms of animal diversity. Here you can see hares, various rodents, deer, wild boars. In the mountains you can find cats and marmots. Earlier, a few years ago, in Germany there were a large number of lynxes, but at the moment there are practically no lynxes due to poaching. In these areas, a golden eagle occasionally appears. Here live cuckoos, partridges, swallows, owls and others. In the reserves you can see owls, storks and herons.
Some of Germany’s major rivers can boast that otters settled in their waters. However, due to the fact that they are very polluted, the existence of these animals in Germany is under great threat. Germany is one of the largest countries with a developed industry, and this affects the ecological state of the environment.
Germany rivers
On the territory of this state, more than 700 rivers flow. Their length exceeds 7 thousand km. Some of them are considered quite important arteries of not only this great power. Most of the water flows belong to the Baltic and North Seas, only the Danube - to the Black. That is why Germany is considered one of the largest river countries, the nature of the rivers of which is very diverse.
The largest water stream in Germany is the Rhine. The source of the river is located in the Alpine mountains in one of the largest lakes in Switzerland and Germany - Lai da Tuma. The water stream has several major tributaries. High water is most often found in the upper river. In the lower and middle reaches, it remains full of water all year round.
An interesting incident occurred in 1932. One authoritative publication was mistaken and published information that the length of the river is 1320 m, and not 1230 m, as stated in official documents of hydrologists. As a result, false data was transferred to some encyclopedias, school books and other significant publications. A typo was revealed only in 2011.
The largest rivers of Germany: Danube, Oder, Rhine, as well as the Elbe and Weser.
