GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Germany
Germany connects the North European lowlands with central uplands and the northern Alpine margin. Major rivers support transport, industry and densely settled corridors.
Fast Facts
- Hamburg is an Elbe port; the Ruhr–Essen region has a coal and industrial legacy.
- Frankfurt am Main is a financial centre and the seat of the European Central Bank.
- Nine neighbouring countries surround Germany; the Rhine and Elbe belong to different river systems.
Connected lessons
- GermanyCountry profile
Geographical connections
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