Germany consists of 16 federal states and it’s the fifth largest country in Europe. The third of German ground is covered in forests. How well do you know Germany and the Germans? Test yourself on our top 25 interesting facts about this country.
The specialty about Capital of German :
The capital of Germany Berlin is 9 times bigger than Paris and has more bridges than Venice (about 960). Combined with its surrounding state Brandenburg, it houses Europe’s largest inland water network.
Biggest Zoo :
Berlin’s Zoologischer Garten is the largest zoo in the world. Germany also boasts more than 400 registered zoos. Including wildlife parks, aquariums, bird parks, animal reserves, Germany has nearly 700 facilities.
Germany Jail Rule :
Attempting to escape jail is legal in Germany. But if a prisoner damages any property, hurts or murders anyone while he attempting to escape, he will be charged for those crimes.
Women Empowerment :
The first female Chancellor of Germany Angela Merkel has a Barbie doll made after her. Barbie has chosen to honor and recognize Merkel as a very modern role model for girls.
King of Car Manufactures :
Germany is one of the world’s largest car producers. The top-selling car brands in Germany are Volkswagen, Mercedes, Audi, and BMW. Most taxis in Germany are Mercedes.
Germany Highway Rule :
65% of the highways in Germany have no speed limit. Walking or running in the highway system is also illegal and is punishable by a fine of around 90 EUR.
Beer as Treated as a Favorite Food :
Beer is considered a food in Bavaria officially. The average person in Bavaria drinks around 150 liters of beer per year. Almost half of the breweries in Germany are in Bavaria. It’s not only a drink, it’s a way of life.
Birthplace for Great Scientists :
Germany boasts some of the world’s most famous inventions – the light bulb, the automated calculator, the automobile. The Germans are also credited for the discovery of insulin and the invention of the clarinet.
Large Punctual Airport :
Munich is the second most punctual large airport in the world – out of the category of large airports, only Tokyo is more punctual.
First Printed Book :
The first printed book was in German. Germany is one of the world’s leading book nations. Publishing around 94.000 titles every year.
Land of Great Poets :
Germany is sometimes known as ‘the land of poets and thinkers. Kant, Nietzsche, Bach, Beethoven and Goethe, Händel, Schumann, Mendelssohn, Brahms, Wagner and R. Strauss were all German.
10 Unknown Interesting Facts about Germany :
1. Germany was the first country in the world to adopt Daylight saving time, also known as summertime. This was put in place in 1916 to conserve energy during World War I.
2. Fanta – the second oldest brand of the Coca-Cola company originated in Germany. During World War II and the Germans decided to use available products in manufactures like whey and apple pomace because importing Coca-Cola syrup into Germany was not allowed.
3. Gummy bear candies originated in Germany. In 1920 Hans Riegel of Bonn created gelatin-based fruit snacks. He took inspiration from Turkish delight and Japanese rice candy.
4. German remains the language with the most native speakers in Europe. Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Luxembourg, and Liechtenstein have German as the official language.
5. The Christmas tree tradition came from Germany. And Martin Luther, the 16th-century Protestant reformer, first added lighted candles to a tree.
6. The Easter Bunny originated in Germany. It played the role of a judge, evaluating whether children were good in behavior at the start of the season of Eastertide.
7. The Cologne Cathedral is the largest Gothic church in Northern Europe. Construction started in 1248 and didn’t finish until 1880.
8. The biggest Beer Festival in the world is the Oktoberfest in Munich. It starts in the last week of September and dates back to 1810 when Crown Prince Ludwig threw a party to celebrate his wedding.
9. Germans are the second largest beer consumers in the world, after the Czechs. More than 1.200 breweries are producing over 5.000 brands of German beer.
5 Fun Facts about Germany For Kids :
1. To get one beer in Germany, you show your thumb. To show your first finger means that you want 2 beers: one with the thumb, and one with the finger.
2. There are thirty-five dialects of the German language. The longest word to be published was in German: donaudampfschifffahrtselektrizitätenhauptbetriebswerkbauunterbeamtengesellschaft (79 letters).
3. Germany has thousands of unexploded bombs located throughout the country after World War II. Even over 70 years after, over 2 000 tons of unexploded bombs are uncovered each year.
4. The popular surnames in Germany are based on occupations. Schmidt is the German word for Smith, Weber is the German word for Weaver, and Becker is the German word for Baker.
5. Germany has over 300 kinds of bread and over 1.000 varieties of sausages flavored with different spices. And that doesn’t even consider regional varieties.
So, what’s your favorite of these facts about Germany? No matter what your area of interest is, there is no shortage of fun to be had in Germany.
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