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Interesting Germany Facts for Kids

Here are some interesting Germany Facts which were chosen and researched by kids especially for kids.
• Population: 81.5 million people live in Germany (2011)
• Capital: Berlin with 3.44 mio inhabitants is Germany's biggest city.
• Name: Bundesrepublik Deutschland (Federal Republic of Germany), Nickname: "Land der Dichter und Denker"
• Government: Democracy, Republic
• Language: German
• Literacy: More than 99% can read and write.
• Religion: mainly Christians (Protestants 34%, Roman Catholics 34%)
• Currency: 1 Euro=100 cents, before 2001 German Mark/Deutsche Mark (DM)
• Flag colors: black, red and gold.

Where is Germany? - Germany Map

Germany lies in the center of Europe and shares borders with 9 countries: Denmark, Poland, Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, France , Luxemburg, Belgium and the Netherlands (clockwise from the top/North).
Germany is the second most populous country in Central Europe after Russia and many immigrants from the European countries live and study in Germany.
The Baltic Sea and the North Sea and the lowlands form borders in the North of Germany and the Southern Germany borders are formed by the Alps mountains and the Bodensee (Lake Constance).
The highest mountain in Germany is the Zugspitze with 2,963m

Germany Attractions for Kids

• Berlin: learn about German history and reunification
• Cologne and the Rhine Valley: Cathedrals, Lorelei and Carnival fever
• Black Forest: great for nature lovers
• Rothenburg ob der Tauber: medieval town
• Northern Germany: See Germany's biggest island and stunning Hanse towns
• Munich: for Arts, Oktoberfest and "Gemuetlichkeit"
• Bavaria and the German Alps: Great for skiing, hiking and relaxed holidays. You just have to see these castles...

Some Germany Facts about German People

Germany is well known for its great poets like Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (you see him in the picture to the right in the painting by Tischbein) or the Grimm brothers or Thomas Mann and because of its scientists and inventors like Albert Einstein, Robert Koch or Gottlieb Daimler. The country is therefore often referred to be the "Land der Dichter und Denker" (country of poets and thinkers). The Germans love going to the museums, concerts and theatres, so you will find many interesting places you can visit.
The Germans love their sports and many Germans are active in sports clubs. Sports idols like Sebastian Vettel (Formula 1), Michael Ballack (soccer) or Maria Riesch (skiing) are supported by most Germans proudly. Die Fussball-Bundesliga is followed closely by many soccer fans and Bayern Munich is a firm favorite of many Germans. The most popular sports in Germany are soccer, tennis, swimming and skiing.

German Food

The German main dishes contain: pork, beef and veal, fish and potatoes. The Germans love their bread, which is mainly a mix of wheat and rye flour and is much darker and has a crust.
Sauerkraut, Sausages and Brezeln (Pretzels) are surely the most famous German exports and in Germany you will find fresh bread, bread rolls and pretzels in the numerous bakeries. Even little villages often have more than two bakeries and you will have the choice of many different types of bread and rolls.
Germans love their meat and also you will find more and more vegetarian dishes on the menus in restaurants, there are many variations of dishes with meat available. Schweinebraten (roast pork knuckles) is very popular in Southern Germany while Rinderbraten (beef roast) is more popular in Northern Germany.
Here is some typical German food:
• Sauerkraut: probably the most famous vegetable associated with the Germans. It is eaten here with potatoes and meat, but not with fish!
• Semmelknoedel: bread dumplings, eaten either with mushrooms in a creamy sauce or with meat dishes. So yummy!
• Spargel: white asparagus harvested in late April and May, has a very distinct flavor and is very healthy and mmmmh!
• Black Forest Cake: delicious dark chocolate cake filled with cherries and cream.
• Weisswurst: very pale veal sausage, cooked and eaten in Bavaria in the morning, before noon.
• Stollen and Lebkuchen: Delicious cakes and ginger biscuits eaten at Christmas time in Germany
Did you know that Germans do produce lovely wine as well as beern? The Rhine-and Mosel-valleys are well known for their wines.
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