Germany has always been one of the most important countries in Europe, both in the political, economic, and historical perspectives. The country is divided into 16 federal states with the capital Berlin. Germany is an important tourist country that offers a lot of interesting historical monuments, museums, but also plenty of space for recreational sports, such as skiing, trekking in nature, water sports or cycling. German nature includes the high mountains of the Alps, the Elbe lowland, as well as the coast. Bavaria is one of the favourite regions, especially because of its folk culture. Tourists can admire the local costumes, typical of leather trousers and green hats, but also taste beer and Bavarian sausage.