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The Federal Republic of Germany is located in the heart of
Europe. The nation-state now known as Germany was first Denmark
unified in 1871 as a modern federal state, the German
Empire.
Germany
The neighbours:
Poland
Germany has the second-most
borders of any European
country, after Russia.
Belgium
It shares borders with nine
countries:
Belgium Czech
France
Republic
Switzerland
Luxembourg
France
Austria
Czech Republic
Poland
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Netherlands.
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The biggest cities:
Hamburg
Hamburg, is located on the
Elbe River in northern Berlin
Germany. It is the country’s Berlin is the capital and largest city of
largest port and commercial Germany by both area and population. Its
centre. 3.6 million inhabitants make it the
European Union's most populous city.
Frankfurt Munich
Frankfurt is the most Munich is the capital and
populous city in the most populous city of the
German state of Hesse. German State of Bavaria.
It is located on Main It is located on River Isar.
River.
National symbols of Germany:
National Animal: The German Reunification symbol: National Tree: Oak.
Black Eagle. Brandenburg Gate.
Coat of arms. Military symbol: Iron Cross.
Attractions in Germany:
Cologne Cathedrale
The Brandenburg Gate is the only surviving city Easily the greatest Gothic cathedral in Germany,
gate of Berlin and symbolizes the reunification Cologne Cathedral has been
of East and West Berlin. It was built in the 18th Cologne’s most famous landmark for centuries.
century. It is regarded as one of the most Construction of the Cologne Cathedral began in
famous landmarks in Europe. 1248 and took, with interruptions, more than 600
years to complete.
The Black Forest Nuremberg Christmas Market
The name comes from the thick tree canopy, and German Christmas markets are known the world over, and
the forest is a mecca for those who love beautiful arguably the best of all is found in the Bavarian city of
scenery and outdoor recreation. It’s perfect for Nuremberg. Visitors should visit after dark, when lights illuminate
relaxation. the vendors selling traditional German handicrafts, Christmas tree
ornaments, mulled wine and lebkuchen, a German gingerbread
cookie beloved during the holidays.
The beer:
Germany's passion for well-made,
delicious beer is known the world
over. There are over 1,500 types of
beer.
It is estimated that the average
German drinks about 140 liters of
beer per year.
The sausages:
German sausage also features among
the country’s top attractions.
The longest german sausage is 161
meters long.
Interesting and fun facts about
Germany:
1. The largest train station in Europe is in Berlin.
2. Berlin is 9 times bigger than Paris.
3. There are more than 20,000 castles in Germany.
4. The German language has 35 dialects.
5. Beer is considered as food in the Bavaria region.
6. There are more than 1,000 kinds of sausages in Germany.
7. Germany has more than 3000 kinds of bread.
8. The Christmas tree tradition came from Germany.
9. You can order beer with just your thumb in Germany.
10. When children in Germany enter school, they’re given gifts called Schultüte.
11. German law has the right to deny baby names.
12. The hamburger is named after the German city of Hamburg.
