Germany in the Pacific Northwest of the United States

Do you live in  our administrative disrict   and want to gain some information about German culture, society and its economy? Here are some organizations in the area that can provide you with the information which  you are looking for. 

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German Clubs

German Clubs are important links for Germans living overseas and their Germany home and heritage. Located in the different States of our administrative district, these organizations have taken on the responsability to maintain and nurture German Culture and to pass it on to future generations.

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German Associations

The German American Associations, located in San Francisco and in our administrative district, acts as a link between German and American businesses and has as its goal to intensify the commerce between the two countries.

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Bilingual Schools

"Education creates prospects" - multilingualism opens horizons. With our partner schools abroad, we want not only to give children access to the German language and education, but also to awaken an interest in and understanding for each other."
Federal Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

Goethe Institut

The Goethe Institut is the Federal Republic of Germany's cultural institution operational worldwide. It  promotes the study of the German language abroad and encourages international  cultural exchange.

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German Newspaper

There are  German Language newspapers and magazines which provide  local and international news, sport events and coming events,for German speaking people from Austria, Germany and Switzerland.


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German American Artists

"Germany and America, two worlds, one we grew up in, the other we are living and is now home for us. Through exhibitions and a website we aim to  advance the process of creative communication within the circle of German American artists as well as our audience."



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German Media

There are 3 German Language Television channels and several Radio Programs which all provide reports about Europe , show films, and documentaries. You can find the program guide for both Television and Radio programs on the websites of the respective Television and Radio Stations.  

Round Tables

The following Round Tables and Clubs meet regularly and extend a hearty welcome to new members.  

German Church Services

German Language Church Services are still celebrated in two languages in order to provide a sense of belonging and to insure the integration of members into the local church and society. 

Germany in the Area

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German Language

With the campaign “German – Language of Ideas” Federal Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle aims to promote learning German as a foreign language abroad. Minister of State Pieper introduced the campaign at the Federal Foreign Office. German is the most widely spoken language in Europe.

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