This list gives a geographical overview of all the worldwide locations of the Goethe-Institut. [1] The list also includes Goethe Centres which are overseas German cultural institutions that have official cooperation agreements with the Goethe-Institut and offer some of the services of the Goethe-Institut, e.g. language classes and certification. [2]
Country | City |
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Canada | Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto |
Mexico | Guadalajara, [2] Mexico City |
United States | Atlanta, [2] Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York (Goethe House), San Francisco, Washington, D.C. |
Country | City |
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Australia | Melbourne, Sydney |
New Zealand | Wellington |
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