German Language and Culture

Germany has coastlines on the "Baltic" and "North" Seas.

These form a part of the North Atlantic Ocean.

Obviously the number grows over time, but there are about 100 million native speakers of German in the world, mostly in Europe (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, and German-speaking minorities in Denmark, Belgium, Italy, Hungary, Poland, and Russia [Kaliningrad]), with a substantial number of native speakers of German living in the United States, Canada, Australia, and South Africa. There are small pockets of German speakers in Namibia, Tanzania, and the Solomon Islands as well (these were German colonies before World War I).

Germany recovered from the worldwide depression by implementing various measures, such as public works projects, rearmament programs, and deficit spending. The rearmament efforts, in particular, boosted industrial production and created jobs, which helped improve the economy. Additionally, the introduction of the New Plan in 1934 aimed to stabilize the currency and foster economic growth.

The richest city in Germany is Munich. It has a strong economy driven by industries such as technology, finance, and manufacturing, as well as being home to many multinational corporations. The city also has a high standard of living and is known for its cultural offerings.

It's the name for a German dog breed. Look to the related link

Berlin became the capital city of Germany in 1990, after the reunification of East and West Germany.

In Germany there are 2,073 towns and cities with a population of under 100,000 inhabitants.

In Germany there are 82 cities with a population of over 100,000 inhabitants.

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A question like this takes a long time to answer.

I have added a link below that will take you to a German dictionary.

There you can take your pick, just type a letter into the box in the top right corner without clicking any thing a small pane opens with several examples from which you can chose.

The average wage in Germany in 2007 was approximately €31,200 per year. However, this figure can vary depending on the specific industry, region, and individual job roles.

Germany has an average annual precipitation of around 700-800 millimeters. However, this can vary across different regions of the country.

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It depends on what you mean. You may or may not be German in heritage, but legally you are a German if you have German citizenship.

All depends you could have a split nationality meaning you have a dual citizenship.

Industrial areas in Germany are spread throughout the country in cities like Hamburg, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, and the Ruhr region. However, the Ruhr region, located in western Germany, is particularly well known for its dense concentration of industry, including steel production and manufacturing.

Germany's Borders are 3,757 km (2334.5 miles)

Germany's Coastline 2,389 km (1484.5 miles)

This gives a total perimeter of 6146 km (3819 miles)

Alsace has changed hands between France and Germany multiple times throughout history. Some notable dates include 1648 when Alsace was ceded to France in the Treaty of Westphalia, 1871 when it was annexed by Germany after the Franco-Prussian War, and 1918 when it was returned to France after World War I. It was again annexed by Germany during World War II and returned to France in 1945.

Some resources that are considered scarce in Germany include arable land, natural gas, and certain minerals. Additionally, skilled labor in specific industries, such as technology and engineering, can also be limited.

There are no characteristics that are typical of the modern German people.

On an isolated island or in inaccessible jungle the ancient characteristics would very much retained.

But in a country that is surrounded with other peoples it is inevitable that mixed breeding takes place. That which some early 20th century scholars named an "apartheid state" (meaning the legacy of the German Empire and the attitudes in Weimar Republic , slowed down but could not prevent the intermingling of different nationalities and the mixing of the genetic fingerprint of the Germans over a period of centuries..

One must also remember the size and fluctuations of the German borders have varied greatly over the centuries, it is now only a small portion of what it was as "The German Empire".

The people in southern states of Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg are slightly Mediterranean in their traits where the people in the north of the states of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and Schleswig-Holstein show a slight Scandinavian influence.

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The latest figures available (19th of March 2008) from the Federal Statistical Office and the statistical Offices of the Länder. Show that 33% of the land in Germany is covered by forests.

The old German house wiring colours were red for live and black for neutral, there was no earth or ground wire. This was due to the scarcity of copper during, in between and after the world wars, all equipment running 230v was earthed via the neutral wire.

Equipment running on a higher voltage was earthed correctly.

Germany has the fourth-largest economy in the world, after the United States, China, and Japan. It is known for its manufacturing excellence, particularly in the automotive and engineering sectors. Germany is also a major exporter of machinery, chemicals, and electronics.

Germans primarily speak German, but many also speak English as a second language due to its prominence in international business and education. Additionally, some Germans may speak regional dialects or minority languages such as Low German, Sorbian, or Turkish.

In Germany, Austria and Liechtenstein it is the sole official language.

In Switzerland, Luxembourg, Belgium and the Province of Bolzano-Bozen (Italy) it is a joint official language.

I suppose you're talking about the big mountain range that exists in southern German, it's called the Alps ("die Alpen" in German). This mountain range stretches from Austria and Slovenia in the east; through Italy, Switzerland, Liechtenstein and Germany; to France and Monaco in the west.

In Germany, people may knock on the table in a meeting as a way to show support or agreement with a point being made. It is a non-verbal way of indicating solidarity with the speaker and is considered a respectful gesture.