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Germany |
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| Language(s) | German | |
| Currency | Euro (€) | |
| Phone Code | +49 | |
| Population | 82,398,000 | |
| Area | 357,021 sq km | |
| Capital | Berlin | |
| GDP | $3.26 trillion | |
Munich
Munich (München in German) is Germany’s third-largest city with 1.3 million inhabitants, but it is by far the city most Germans say they would prefer to live in – a relatively rich city with a high quality of life.
For tourists, Munich is, after Berlin, the most rewarding city in Germany. It has a rich history with a wide range of cultural offerings. Perhaps most famous for its Oktoberfest and beer in general, it also has fine museums. The three Pinakotheken form one of the largest art collections in Europe and the Deutsches Museum is one of the largest science and technology museums in the world. Munich has been a royal residence for seven centuries and has some of the most splendid Baroque palaces in Europe with the Residenz, Schloss Nymphenburg and Schloss Schließheim trio. The wide variety of architecture ranges from old Gothic churches to the modern glass, tent-like roof of the 1972 Olympic Games stadium and the BMW headquarters.