YOU HAVE DECIDED TO MOVE TO GERMANY ...

... this is a step that will change your life forever. But however many concerns about the different culture, language or lifestyle in Germany you may have, the effort to overcome them is moderate in comparison to the experiences you will gain. Click on the links on the left to get to the subjects that interest you most.

ABOUT GERMANY

The BBC has excellent educational information on Germany (and many other topics). Start out at their Country Profile and go from there.

BOOKS

There are many books about Germany, its geographical attractions, politics or history. Following is a list of options that especially help an expatriate to get acquainted with the host country.

The German Way: Aspects of Behavior, Attitudes, and Customs in the German-Speaking World, by Hyde Flippo (NTC Publishing Group) - ISBN: 0844225134

Understanding Cultural Differences: Germans, French and Americans by Edward T. Hall and Mildred Reed Hall. (Intercultural Press, 1990) - ISBN 1-8778-6407-2

Understanding Europeans by Stuart Miller (John Muir, 1990) - ISBN 1-5626-1294-8