Germany

Germany is a country located in central Europe. It is the most populous member state of the European Union, and the second most populous in Europe after Russia.

After World War II, and the fall of Nazi Germany, the country was divided into the Federal Republic of Germany, generally known as West Germany, and the German Democratic Republic, East Germany. The respective capital cities were Bonn and East Berlin. Unification in 1990 brought both countries together into a single Federal Republic, with Berlin as its capital.

The people of Germany are called Germans, and the official language is German.

Major cities, apart from Berlin, include Stuttgart, Hamburg, Cologne (Köln), Frankfurt and Munich (München).

Sporting events
since 1964
 * 1972 Olympic Games (Munich)
 * 1974 World Cup (West Germany)
 * UEFA Euro 1988 (West Germany)
 * 2006 World Cup
 * UEFA Euro 2024

Eurovision Song Contest
since 1964

Other TV shows
links to external sites where available


 * Panorama Goes to Germany (BBC One, 1964)
 * Television Top of the Form Special (BBC One, 1965) UK v. Germany
 * Tonight am Rhein (BBC One, 1965) - prior to HM The Queen's State visit
 * The Choice Before Germany (BBC Two, 1965) - A conversation with Willy Brandt ahead of elections.
 * Beyond the Wall: Tuesday's Documentary (BBC One, 1970 - available on i-player)