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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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I just eat bread and cheese and ride my bike smelling cowcrap along the way to the next town. Then I come home to my German Shepherd and play PS3 online. Pretty charming, yet boring life. :)
What do the Gold stars on the Bayern Munich jersey mean?
Each gold star on Bayern's jersey represent 5 bundesligas (a professional association soccer league in Germany), so the 4 stars are for 20 German championships.
Yes, of course. The southern half or so of Germany is hilly and parts have mountains.
Are BMW or Mercedes plants in Germany Unionized?
Yes, the largest union is the IG Metall(Industrial Union of Metal Workers).
When does the term of German chancellor Angela Merkel end?
There is no definitive answer to this question. Angela Merkel has been Chancellor since 2005, when she served as Chancellor in a große Koalition (large coalition), consisting of the CDU/CSU and SPD. She was re-elected as Chancellor in September2009 when her party won the Bundestagswahl with the help of the FDP. Unlike the USA, there is no limit as to how many terms she may serve as the head of the government. The next Bundestagswahl must be held by Septenber 2013 at the latest and if her party wins that election, she could again become Chancellor
Who was the German chancellor in 1963?
There were two different chancellors in the year 1963.
Konrad Adenauer till 16th October 1963 and Ludwig Wilhelm Erhard.
What was the result of the postwar division of Germany?
The eastern half of the country, which was occupied by Soviet forces, became the communist republic of East Germany, while the Allied zones formed West Germany. The city of Berlin was likewise divided, although it was well inside East Germany, and the capital of West Germany became Bonn.
Germany was reunified (during the breakup of the Soviet Union) in 1990.
Can child of German born mother claim German citizenship?
Contact your nearest German consulate. Citizenship questions are often complex.
Who controlled the Saar region after World War 2?
The Saar region of Germany was occupied by the French from 1947 to 1956.
What is the most famous traditional costume in Germany?
The most famous costumes of Germany are the Black forest dirndl with Bollenhut and the Bavarian lederhosen.
For photos of the costumes, see the related links.
What is the sunniest place in Germany?
I've heard the sunniest spot in Germany is Freiburg in the southwest corner.
What does the Hamburg expression of Hummel Hummel mors mors mean?
Hummel Hummel is a traditional Hamburg greeting. The reply is Mors, Mors!
The greeting goes back to the 19th Century and a cantankerous water carrier called Johann Wilhelm Bentz, known as Hans Hummel (born 21 January 1787, died 15 March 1854).
As Hummel would carry water through the streets, the children would run behind him shouting "Hummel, Hummel!" in order to annoy him. Hummel would shout back "Mors, Mors!", an abbreviation of either "klei di an'n mors!" (go scratch your a**e! or "Klei mi an'n Mors" (Kiss my a**e! ) (there appears to be some dispute over the exact phrase).
The greeting was used by soldiers from Hamburg to greet each other, during the First World War.
Nowadays, it is not used so much as a greeting but has become a "battle cry" on the football terraces in Hamburg.
What color were the German army cars Mercedes Benz painted during World War 2?
they were painted black with a red nazi symbol
Really not! Yes they dub everything in their own language, that is not racists. Spain and many other languages does it too. Germans are friendly and open and if someone has a poor social life he can only blame himself. It's his obligation to learn and speak the language in the country he comes to, not theirs to all learn English. And raping students is bunch of BS. Germany has a lower crime rate then the USA and many other countries.
Do you need to learn German language for studying in Germany or English is enough?
If a German person came to your school, and spoke no English, how well would they do in class?
You also need to think about how you will get by out of school - shopping, renting an apartment, speaking to your neighbours, travelling (public transport - buying tickets?)
You really need at least some basic language skills so you can get by. But living in a country is certainly the best way to learn a language well, so it's well worth the effort!
Mach Spaß!
Der Kuli - Pen
Der Bleistift - Pencil
Der Gummi - Rubber / Erazor
Das Buch - Book
Das Heft - Excersise book
Das Lineal - Ruler
Die Schere - scissors
Der klebstift - Gluestick
Der spitzer - Sharpener
Das Etui - Pencil case
Das worterbuch - Dictionary
Der Taschenrechner - Calculator
What is an Adventkranz in Germany?
"Adventskranz" =advent wreath
It's an wreath, usually made from fir, and 4 candles. Every advent Sunday (4 Sundays before Christmas) one candle more will be lit. So the Sunday before Christmas all 4 candles burn.
