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Germany
The Federal Republic of Germany is a country in Western Europe covering an area of 357,021 sq km. It is the most populous member state of the European Union with 81.8 million inhabitants. Germany is home to the third-biggest number of international migrants worldwide.
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What educational tours are available in Germany?
There are a variety of educational tours that are available in Germany. Some of these education tours include Exploritas, Smithsonian Journeys and Explorica.
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What is the history of winterling china of bavaria Germany?
Very informative site on the history of Winterling PM&M page [Germany / Bavaria / Schwarzenbach (01)]
Where is the 26th Signal Battalion that used to be in Ludwigsburg Germany?
I was assigned to 26th Signal from 1984-1988. The 26th Signal Battalion was based in Heilbronn, about 35 km north of Ludwigsburg. Ludwigsburg was the home of the 93rd Signal Brigade of which the 26th was a component. The 26th was deactivated along with VII Corps after the Gulf War in the early 1990s.
What are some German traditions?
All doors in a hallway are kept shut. This came from the old days when shutting the doors helped keep the heat inside the rooms.
Decorating a Christmas tree, baking gingerbread, and hiding Easter Eggs are all German traditions too. (Although real Germans decorate their trees with candles.)
Wearing house shoes inside and outside shoes when you leave the house.
Being on time.
Hiding a pickle in the Christmas tree. Whoever finds the pickle gets to open the first gift.
New Year's Day: Many people send New Year's Day cards rather than Christmas cards. If you go to a candy store or bakery, you will see hundreds of little pigs made out of sweet almond paste. Sometimes the pig has a penny in his mouth. This is to bring you lots of wealth in the coming year. You will also see pictures of chimney sweeps with their long-handled brooms and a four-leafed clover. This means that the dirt of the old year is swept away and the new year will be all good luck.
Martin's Day is November 11, and marks the beginning of the Christmas season. In Germany, Christmas is celebrated very well! Martin's Day is to remember St. Martin who lived in the 300's. When he was a soldier, he saw a poor man freezing, so he ripped his clock in half and gave half to him. Today, St. Martin's Day is a little like our Halloween and Thanksgiving together - children carry bright lanterns and parade through the streets singing. You can go out and give them candy. At home, there is a goose dinner.
St. Nicholas Day and Christmas: This day is really the beginning of Christmas! If you leave your shoes outside your door at night on December 6, you will find a present from St. Nicholas in them when you get up. All sorts of special cakes and cookies are made. You may have an Advent Calendar, with a little door to open every day until Christmas, until you see a completely new picture underneath the top one. Your town might have a Christkindlmarkt (Christ -Child Market), which is an outdoor nighttime fun fair, with booths selling things, games, rides, food, and hot drinks. By the way, if you have heard Santa Claus called Kris Kringle, that is the way people heard Germans say "Christkindl". People love singing carols. The Christmas tree started in Germany, and in many homes today, they still light real candles on the tree. Of course, a group of people light all the candles quickly, the lights are turned out, everyone says "Ooh!" and "Ahh!", and then they are blown out before the tree catches on fire! On Christmas morning, you will find presents from der Weihnachtsmann (The Christmas Man or Santa Claus). Children sing a song to the same tune as "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" that says "Morgen kommt der Weihnachtsmann, kommt mit seinen Gaben", or "Tomorrow Santa Claus will come, come to give us presents".
First Day of School: On your very first day of school, you will get a big cardboard cone full of candy and school supplies. Many little children have a photograph taken of them holding cones almost as big as they are! Your parents may walk you to school that day to meet all the other cone-carrying kindergartners.
How can I purchase tickets to Germany's Autobahn?
You can purchase tickets to Germany's Autobahn by cash or credit card at any train station office, or by credit card online.
Can you move from Turkish to Germany with your visa?
It depends what kind of VISA you have. You cannot move from Turkey to Germany on a Tourist VISA, but you can with a residency permit or work permit.
Meji Restoration was similar to the growth of Germany by Otto Von Bismarck because both Germany and Japan strike for economic success and industrial prosperity. Bismarck made Germany into one of the greatest country of the time by promoting industries and catching up with the growth of other world power such as Great Britain. Germany built many ships and tries to gain colonies all over the world. One example is when Bismarck planned with other European nations to take part of Africa. Japan on the other hand also promoted industries. Japanese would sail out and look for land to occupy and use its resources. Both Germany and Japan were successful in becoming a powerful nation in a short period of time.
What was the major problem for germany at the outsets of the war?
germany had to advance through neutral belgium in order to encircle the french troops.
Are there still any Amish in Germany?
Technically, no. All of the old order amish moved to North America, however, there are some beachy amish settlements still in Europe. Although beachy amish are very different from old order amish.
What religion do people practice in Germany?
Protestant is the main faith (35%) followed by Roman Catholic (34%) and Islam (3.7%). The rest are other, atheist or agnostic.
What holidays and customs are unique to Germany?
Oktoberfest, Christmas, and Karneval (carnival) are all special holidays and festivals. Unique customs include Christening after a baby's birth whether in a Protestant or Catholic family, and breaking glass and pottery after the 1st part to a wedding in Germany, the civil ceremony
What does the last name Grossenbach mean in German?
Literally, "large brook." Grossen=large, big, or great and bach=brook.
What was the relationship between Munich conference and the German annexation of Czechoslovakia?
The Munich conference contributed to the annexation of Czechoslovak by agreeing to allow Germany to Seize some Czechoslovak Territory
What two countries was Germany split into after World War 2?
After World War 2, East Germany and West Germany were created. The two reunited in 1990 and there is now one Germany again.
Was Germany and Russia neutral in World War 2?
No. Germany started World War 2 in Europe and remained at war till the World War 2 ended. Germany attacked the Soviet Union in June 1941, and the latter played a key role in defeating Germany.
Many of the same activities as in the U.S. - movies, concerts, parties, theatre, sports. "Football" (known as soccer in the U.S.) is the most popular sport, as it is in much of the world.
My experiences in Germany (mostly Berlin and Sachsen (Saxony) ) showed people to be more interested in outdoor activities than are many Americans. Hiking is very popular in some parts of the country.
Also, in places like Bayern (Bavaria) eating and drinking are major pleasures. Biergartens are well-patronized by people enjoying a wide variety of foods and beers.
Did Albert Einstein live in Communist Germany?
There was no communist Germany until long after Einstein fled Europe for the west.
He was fleeing nazis, not communists.
How much percentage of land did Germany loose?
How much percentage of land did Germany loose as a result of the treaty of versailles
