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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
SECTION 906 CERTIFICATION UNDER SARBANES OXLEY ACT






I, Julian Sluyters, certify that:

1.   I have reviewed this report, filed on behalf of The Germany Fund, Inc., on
     Form N-CSR;

2.   Based on my knowledge and pursuant to 18 U.S.C. ss. 1350, the periodic
     report on Form N-CSR (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of
     SS. 13 (a) or ss. 15 (d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of
     1934 and that the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in
     all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of
     the Company.




February 28, 2005                                       /s/
                                                        Julian Sluyters
                                                        Chief Executive Officer
                                                        The Germany Fund, Inc.


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CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
SECTION 906 CERTIFICATION UNDER SARBANES OXLEY ACT






I, Paul Schubert, certify that:

1.   I have reviewed this report, filed on behalf of The Germany Fund, Inc., on
     Form N-CSR;

2.   Based on my knowledge and pursuant to 18 U.S.C. ss. 1350, the periodic
     report on Form N-CSR (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of
     SS. 13 (a) or ss. 15 (d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of
     1934 and that the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in
     all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of
     the Company.




February 28, 2005                                      /s/
                                                       Paul Schubert
                                                       Chief Financial Officer
                                                       The Germany Fund, Inc.


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