germany country brief april 2006 contents key economic indicators 2 overview political 3 imports and exports sector opportunities 5 market entry 8 regulatory issues freight 9 doing business with 10 visa requirements 11 time difference contacts 12 useful websites 13 this document is one of a series free information tools for exporters produced by new zealand trade enterprise provides wide range standard services sophisticated solutions that assist businesses through every stage the export process or advice ring nzte on 0800 555 888 visit www marketnewzealand com contact your client manager 1 indicator population 82 million oct 2005 gdp euro 244 billion growth rate 0 per capita 27 200 inflation total 622 780 currency 100 cents exchange nz eur 95 apr us 23 source federal statistical office wta