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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.
4,376 Questions
What are the best towns to visit in Southern Germany?
The best places to visit in Southern Germany includes Munich, Romantic Road, and Augsburg. Before you head to Southern Germany, you should talk to a travel agent who can map out your trip so you hit all the best spots.
Is cathedral in cologne Germany larger than notre dame cathedral in Paris?
Yes, the Cologne Cathedral is about 157m tall while Notre-Dame Cathedral is only about 90m tall.
Why was the American public unaware of the genocide occurring in Germany?
The American public were unaware of the genocide occuring in Germany because Hitler did a great job of putting on a front to the American public amd hiding the current state Germany was in.
What rivers run through Germany?
There are hundreds, if not thousands, of rivers in Germany.
The Rhine, Danube and the Elbe are the three major rivers of Germany.
The flight distance from Los Angeles International Airport to Munich, Germany is about 5,995 miles.
Citizenship law is complicated, so get advice in Germany or from your nearest German consulate.
Can you buy German citizenship?
No - where on earth did you get the idea from? The qualification for German citizenship is being born to a parent with German citizenship, or naturalization.
Can you use American currency in Germany?
No, the currency of Germany is the Euro (€).
Some large shops and hotels which have a significant number of tourists from the USA may accept US dollars, but it will be at an inferior exchange rate to what you get in a bank, and they will give change in Euros.
Who was the Friedrich Engels from Germany?
Friedrich Engels was a German philosopher and and political theorist. He is most famous for coming up with the Marxist theory along with Karl Marx which is a theory stating the ideologies of communism, and the sweeping role it will play on the world.
Petra Pau is a vice presidents of the Bundestag. She was born on August 9, 1963, in East Berlin, East Germany.
What political party rose to power in the early 1930's in Germany?
In the early 1930's, the National Socialist German Workers' Party (what we now refer to as the Nazi's) gained significant power, and managed to get Adolf Hitler appointed as Supreme Chancellor of Germany.
How do German children travel to school?
German Children travel to school basically the same way we do. They walk, bike take the car but they also take the tram that no many people in the UK do. :)
Facts about Germany:
- The population of Germany is about 81.8 million as of 2010.
- It became a unified country in 1871 and the first Chancellor was Otto von Bismarck.
- It was divided in the Cold War and reunified in 1990.
- It is a federal state, consisting of 16 Länder (states), and it is a very successful democracy.
- Germany has a very successful economy.
- No other country in the world has harbored such thorough militarism nor fielded such splendid armies (except perhaps France under Napoleon) nor won such sweeping military campaigns. Nor has any other country ever suffered such total defeat. Germany lost both of the world's 2 global wars-but unlike the majority of her conquerors, it arose each time mightier after defeat than before, reconquering economically the countries which it could not defeat militarily.
- Germany has a special banking arm of the Government which enforces a policy of "Equalization of burdens." Accordingly, if someone had his house destroyed during the war he was entitled to credit for rebuilding. Those whose structures were spared had to pay a special "tax" to establish capital for those who needed to rebuild.
- The 1st interstate highway system in the world was the German Autobahn, a 4-lane roadway system started by Hitler in the mid-1930s as a work relief program for the jobless. Its ostensible purpose was a public motorized-traffic network, but its real purpose was the rapid movement of arms and armies. The Pennsylvania Turnpike planners studied the Autobahn before introducing the same type of highway system in the U.S.
- In 1933 there were 530,000 Jews in Germany. In 1946 the figure stood at 15,000 of which the great majority have since emigrated.
- The president of Germany (who wields no political power) was Christian Wulff who resigned on Feb 17 2012.
- the colors on the German flag are black, red, and yellow. black stands for determination red-bavery, hardness, and strength yellow-genorosity
- The tallest church in the world, Ulm Cathedral, is in Germany. It is 161.53 meters (530 feet) high.
- As there is no "w" sound as in English and the "v" is pronounced as an "f", the Volkswagen is a Folksvagen. And Vikings is written Wikings.
- Germans really do love beer; they rank second in world-wide beer consumption per person after Ireland.
- There are over 1500 types of sausage!
- Germany is surrounded by nine other countries; more than any other European Country.
- Germany has mild winters and nice summers.
- Natural Resources are Iron Ore, Coal, Timber, Copper, Natural Gas, and Salt.
- Germany is famous for the Rhine River and the Alps Mountains.
Does Germany's constitution include bill of rights?
Yes, first 20 articles of the "Basic Law" are considered Germany's bill of rights, but other rights are also mentioned later in the Basic Law.
When did the US enter WW2 against Germany?
The United States declared war against Japan on December 8, 1941, the day after Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Three days later, on December 11, 1941, Germany declared war against the United States.
Is the German Mark the same as the Deutsche Mark?
Since 2002 the only legal tender currency in Germany has been the Euro. The currency before that (1948-2002) was called the Deutsche Mark (DM), which was generally referred to in English as the Deutschmark or the German Mark. From 1925-1948 the currency was the Reichsmark (RM), which should not be translated.
In particular, Deutsch is simply the German word for German
The River Rhine has an average width of 400m However at the source the Rhine's width will be dramatically smaller and at the mouth the width may be considerably larger. It all depends on what point along the river you measure.
What does name VW mean in English?
car for the mass
The philosophie was that each person should be able to buy a car.
How do you work the locks on hauptstadtkoffer Germany hand luggage?
Not my own translation. Italics are mine:
TSA-371 Instructions
The preset number combination is 000
To set your personal code, you will lead the following steps:
1: Set the number plate (b) to the preset number combination 000.
Press down the button (a) until you hear a 'click'.
2: Ask a combination in which you spin the number wheels (b), for example 888
3: Press the button (c) in direction of arrow and if you hear a 'click', the button is returned to its starting position. Now you have set your personal combination.
4: Please repeat steps 1-4 if you want to change your combination.
You can do this in steps 1[use ?] Your personal combination of numbers, instead of the Pre-set sequence of numbers 000.
Warning:
When the cylinder center is open [the key lock], please make sure to close it again, turn it in the direction of the arrow to the red dot.
(You can use any tool to that can be inserted into the cylinder)
Is Germany a member of the EU?
Yes. The European Union succeeded the European Economic Community. The European Economic Community (EEC), also known as the Common Market, was founded on 25 March 1957 with the signing of the Treaty in Rome, and came into operation in January 1958. The original member states included Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and West Germany (now Germany). Britain initially declined to join the EEC, establishing the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) in 1960 instead. Significant economic growth by the EEC caused Britain to reconsider by the early 1960s: however, its application for membership was vetoed by France, due to Britain's close ties to the USA. Britain finally gained entrance to the Common Market in 1973, as did Ireland and Denmark. Greece joined in 1981, Portugal and Spain in 1986, and the former East Germany as part of reunified Germany in 1990. In 1993, the European Union succeeded the EEC, paving the way for the creation of a central European bank and common currency, and a common defence policy.
Where did the colours of the German flag come from?
The colors on the German flag came from the 1848 revolution, when people were advocating for a unified German Republic. They ended up failing, though the flag was adopted in 1871 when Germany unified--though many times up to that point people tried to discredit the colors. The Nazis got rid of the black-red-gold flag and replaced it with back, red, and white. After World War II, the black-red-gold flag was brought back, and today stands for the unity and freedom of the German people.
