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.
1 GEOGRAPHIC SETTING AND ENVIRONMENT. Germany is located in Western Europe. The topography of the country is varied, and includes regions of deep forest and high mountains, as well as a wide valley surrounding the Rhine, Germany's largest river. The highest mountain peak, the Zugspitze, lies on the border with Austria.