Germany is the world’s third largest economy by nominal GDP. It is also the largest national economy in Europe. In 2006 the country was the world’s top exporter. Such products as automobiles, machinery, metals, and chemical goods are exported by Germany all over the world. Germany’s largest companies include Daimler, Volkswagen, Allianz, Siemens, Deutsche Bank and others. Such brands as Mercedes Benz, BMW, Adidas, Audi, Porsche and Nivea are world-famous.