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Facts About Germany
1 – Germany is in Europe and its capital city is Berlin.
2 – There are 16 federal states in Germany. The 16 constituent states that make up the country are Bavaria, Baden-Württemberg, Brandenburg, Bremen, Hamburg, Hesse (Hessen), Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen), Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern), North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW), Rhineland Palatinate (Rheinland-Pfalz), Saarland, Saxony (Sachsen) Thuringia (Thüringen).
3 – One of the largest rivers in Germany is Rhine River.
4 – The three horizontal colors on the German flag represent unity and freedom. More specifically, the black-, red- and yellow-colored bands represent the centrist, democratic and republican parties.
5 – Germany has the largest population in Europe, with over 84 million people.
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6 – Berlin was divided into four sectors during World War 2, each controlled by one of the occupying powers.
7 – Berlin has a population of 3.65 million people and is the capital city of Germany.
8 – Hamburg has a population of 1.84 million people and it’s the second largest city in Germany.
9 – Munich has a population of 1.472 million people and it’s the third most populated city in Germany.
10 – Frankfurt am Main also known as “Mainhattan” because it was once an island on the river Main.
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11 – The Autobahn is one of the most famous highways in the world because half of the total length has no speed limit.
12 – Germany has a higher percentage of forest than any other country in Europe with over 32% coverage.
13 – The capital, Berlin, was divided during the Cold War and reunited after German reunification on November 9th 1989. Berlin was divided into East and West by the Berlin Wall until 1989.
14 – Germany’s currency is called euro (EUR).
15 – They have won 4 FIFA World Cups and 3 UEFA European Championship.
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16 – It borders nine other countries.
17 – One-third of all solar panels in the world are located on rooftops in Germany.
18 – Germany is the largest economy in Europe and ranks as one of the world’s leading export nations.
19 – Munich, Germany’s third-largest city, hosts Oktoberfest every year – this festival celebrates beer with lots of food and entertainment.
20 – Founded in 1871, it’s known as the “Bundesrepublik Deutschland” or Federal Republic of Germany.
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21 – From 1949-1990, West Germany was divided into East and West due to the Cold War. In 1990, East and West were reunited into one country called “Germany”.
22 – In 2008, it was announced that there were more than 1 million immigrants living in Germany.
23 – It’s home to some of Europe’s best-known tourist attractions, including Berlin, Cologne Cathedral, Munich Oktoberfest, Hamburg and Dresden Castle.
24 – The national anthem for Germany is “Deutschlandlied.”
25 – German culture includes both classical music and opera as well as rock music – some famous musicians from Germany include Beethoven, Bach, Brahms, Wagner, Schubert, Mendelssohn-Bartholdy (composer), Johann Sebastian Bach (composer), Ludwig van Beethoven (composer).
Bonus Facts
Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate was originally built to celebrate Prussian victories, but now stands as a symbol of peace.
The first motor vehicle registered in Germany was a Benz Velo from 1886.
Bavaria has the highest per capita income of any state or region in Germany.
There are more than 20,00 castles in Germany, some that date back centuries before Christ was born.
The national dish of Germany is sausage with sauerkraut and potatoes or currywurst (sausage served with ketchup).
In addition to their native language, many Germans speak English fluently due to mandatory courses offered from elementary school onwards.
