| Germany is surrounded by several countries, including Poland, the Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and Denmark. Germany boasts a diverse terrain with a mountainous south, flat land in the north, and even some low-lying islands and beaches. It is also home to the Black Forest, a section of the Alps, and the Rhine River, as well as numerous mountains, vineyards, wetlands, and cliffs. Germany has a temperate climate with mild winters and cool summers. During winter months, the temperature occasionally drops below freezing and the days are shorter (only 6-8 hours of daylight), while the summer months can be sunny and in the 70s |