Cologne and other major cities , smaller towns and even rural areas often boast their own distinctive cultural scene and offer cultural attractions to locals and visitors alike . Federalism is a vital thread running through several facets of life in contemporary Germany . It affects people 's daily lives in various ways . The German education and political systems , to give just two examples , are influenced by the federal structure . The FRG 's system of state funding and patronage has often been praised...











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