Economy and Infrastructure of Germany
- Main article: Economy of Germany
Germany was the largest exporter of goods in 2007. In absolute terms, Germany allocates the second biggest annual budget of development aid in the world, while its military expenditure ranked sixth. The country has developed a high standard of living and established a comprehensive system of social security.
- Economic rank, by nominal GDP (2007): 4th (fourth)
- Central banks
- Deutsche Bundesbank, Frankfurt
- European Central Bank, Frankfurt
- Communications in Germany
- Internet in Germany
- Companies of Germany
- Currency of Germany: Euro (see also: Euro topics)
- ISO 4217: EUR
- Economic history of Germany
- Energy in Germany
- Health care in Germany
- Mining in Germany
- Stock exchange: Frankfurt Stock Exchange
- Tourism in Germany
- Transport in Germany
- Airports in Germany
- Highway system of Germany
- Rail transport in Germany
- Water supply and sanitation in Germany
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