UMF is a rating system that measures the antibacterial potency of Manuka Honey. UMF is a registered trademark of the New Zealand bases Active Manuka Honey Association. UMF is an acronym for Unique Manuka Factor, the antibacterial properties in active Manuka honey which are responsible for naturally destroying bacteria.
The largest state of Germany is Bavaria, a region of green-clad mountains and fertile valleys in the southeastern part of the country. Covering an area of about 27,240 square miles (70,550 square kilometers), it offers many contrasts to the flat, busy northern part of Germany.
To the west of Germany are the countries of France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands. The total area of Germany is 137,847 square miles. The large majority of Germany has warm summers and cool or cold winters. In June 2013, Germany had a population of 80.6 million people.