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Very Interesting Facts About Germany by Krak(m): 6:38am On Jul 13, 2014 |
1. Germany is one of the most densely populated countries in the world. 2. One third of Germany is covered with forests and woodlands. 3. The Christmas Tree that we know so well today originated in Germany.
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Re: Very Interesting Facts About Germany by Krak(m): 6:39am On Jul 13, 2014 |
4. Saturday is part of the working week in Germany. 5. In Bavaria, Beer is officially considered a food. 6. Germany ranks second in world beer consumption. 7. The Oktoberfest takes place in Munich every September. It is the largest beer festival in the world. The size of the beer glasses during the festival is 1 litre.
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Re: Very Interesting Facts About Germany by Krak(m): 6:40am On Jul 13, 2014 |
8. There are more football clubs in Germany than in any country in the world. 9. Most taxis in Germany are Mercedes.
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Re: Very Interesting Facts About Germany by Krak(m): 6:41am On Jul 13, 2014 |
10. In Germany, denial of the Nazi Holocaust is a crime. 11. The German language is not spoken in Germany alone. German is also the official language of Switzerland, Austria, Luxembourg and Lichtenstein. German is also spoken in Northern Italy and the French province of Alsace and Lorraine. 12. The first printed book in the West was printed in German. It was the Gutenberg Bible. 1 Like
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Re: Very Interesting Facts About Germany by Krak(m): 6:42am On Jul 13, 2014 |
13. Berlin has the largest train station in Europe. 14. The tallest cathedral in the world is the Cathedral of Ulm Munster in Germany.
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Re: Very Interesting Facts About Germany by Krak(m): 6:43am On Jul 13, 2014 |
15. Germany has the largest number of zoo's in the world, more than 400. 16. Berlin, the capital of Germany is 9 times bigger than Paris, the capital of France. 17. Germany has Europe's largest economy. It is both the industrial and economic heartbeat of Europe. 18. The most popular surname in Germany is Muller. 19. The German language has 35 dialects. 20. There are no speed limits on 65% of the Autobahn (highway) in Germany. 3 Likes
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Re: Very Interesting Facts About Germany by Krak(m): 6:45am On Jul 13, 2014 |
21. German is the third most widely taught language in the world. 22. The official uniform for the Nazi Party and the Hitler Youth during World War 2 was designed by the great designer Hugo Boss. 23. Germany alone has more than 150 castles some of which are still inhabited by Aristocratic families, others have been converted to hotels and museums while others have been abandoned and lay in ruins. 24. Albert Einstein, the most recognised scientist in the world, was a German Jew born in Ulm, Germany. 1 Like
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Re: Very Interesting Facts About Germany by Krak(m): 6:46am On Jul 13, 2014 |
25. Adidas was founded by Adolf "Adi" Dassler, a German from Bavaria while Puma was founded by Rudolph Dassler, his brother. 1 Like
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Re: Very Interesting Facts About Germany by Krak(m): 6:50am On Jul 13, 2014 |
26. Notable German inventors are: Johanes Gutenberg (Printing Press), Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen (X-ray), etc. 27. Famous German composers includes: Beethoven, Schuman, Bach, Wagner, Strauss, Handel etc. 28. Famous German philosophers includes: Nietzche, Karl Marx, Kant, Hegel etc. 29. Bayern Munich is the most successful football club in Germany. 30. 10% of Bayern Munich's shares is owned by Adidas. 31. There are more football fans club in Germany than in any country in the world. 32. Germany recycles 48% of all wastes produced within the country. 33. The world's first airline was founded in Germany in November 1909. It is now known today as Lufthansa. 34. Levi Strauss, a German Jew invented the Jeans. 35. The Weihenstphaner is the oldest brewery in operation in the world. It has been operating since 1040. 36. There are over 300 different kinds of bread in Germany. 37. There are more than 1,500 different beer brands in Germany alone. 38. Spreuerhofstrasse is the world's narrowest street. It is just 31cm wide at it's narrowest point and is located in Reutlingen, Germany. |
Re: Very Interesting Facts About Germany by Krak(m): 6:51am On Jul 13, 2014 |
39. There is a museum in Germany dedicated to bread. 40. More than 100 Germans have won the Nobel Prize. 41. Germans don't answer the phone with "hello", they answer the phone with their surnames. If you live in Germany you have to get used to this. http://globalthots..com/2014/07/very-interesting-facts-about-germany.html?m=1 5 Likes |
Re: Very Interesting Facts About Germany by Mubarack44(m): 7:13am On Jul 13, 2014 |
Germany go on and beat Argentina...... |
Re: Very Interesting Facts About Germany by Kingslaw(m): 7:58am On Jul 13, 2014 |
Germany is the only Country in the World that have ever beating Brazil 7-1 in Brazil home. 3 Likes |
Re: Very Interesting Facts About Germany by WiseElectrical: 9:12am On Jul 13, 2014 |
Front page stuff 1 Like |
Re: Very Interesting Facts About Germany by Masta01(m): 12:26pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
germany won the fifa world cup 2014 1 Like |
Re: Very Interesting Facts About Germany by Nobody: 12:59pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
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Re: Very Interesting Facts About Germany by Nobody: 1:02pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
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Re: Very Interesting Facts About Germany by Nobody: 1:04pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
35. The Weihenstphaner is the oldest brewery in operation in the world. It has been operating since 1040.So true, I live 150 meters to this company.. Located in Freising.. They even hosted a free beer fest last week in there company 1 Like
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Re: Very Interesting Facts About Germany by Nobody: 1:06pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
41. Germans don't answer the phone with "hello", they answer the phone with their surnames. If you live in Germany you have to get used to this.This one na wash abeg 32. Germany recycles 48% of all wastes produced within the country.Yes, this is so right... In Germany, their are different waste bin for different materials.. It could be so annoying... 37. There are more than 1,500 different beer brands in Germany alone.More than that.. In Bavaria alone, their are more than 550 registered brewery |
Re: Very Interesting Facts About Germany by Nobody: 1:13pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
5. In Bavaria, Beer is officially considered a food.Lol.. So true.. Even in churches, beer is served as beverage.. Anyone who doesn't drink beer in Bavaria is regarded as abnormal... 1 Like |
Re: Very Interesting Facts About Germany by Krak(m): 1:37pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
More than that.. In Bavaria alone, their are more than 550 registered brewery But why do they like Beer so much, I just wonder! 1 Like |
Re: Very Interesting Facts About Germany by Nobody: 1:54pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
Krak: More than that.. In Bavaria alone, their are more than 550 registered breweryIts a tradition.. They are connected to it.. Just like we are connected to our culture and heritage... |
Re: Very Interesting Facts About Germany by Marriott1980(m): 3:52pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
Krak: More than that.. In Bavaria alone, their are more than 550 registered brewery Well according to what I heard please dont quote me or abuse me. ...During world war 2 toxic chemicals from the numerous bombs went so deep in the ground and affected their water bed so it was difficult for them to get clean water for consumption that led to them using the water to brew beer instead of consuming it directly. 3 Likes |
Re: Very Interesting Facts About Germany by Nobody: 3:57pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
Marriott1980:LOL.. my belle oooooo |
Re: Very Interesting Facts About Germany by SugaryBelle(f): 4:40pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
I've always liked Germany. 2 Likes |
Re: Very Interesting Facts About Germany by Chinwem(f): 4:54pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
Masta01: germany won the fifa world cup 2014 Kingslaw: Germany is the only Country in the World that have ever beating Brazil 7-1 in Brazil home. Very nice thread Op |
Re: Very Interesting Facts About Germany by Nobody: 11:19pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
I admire German efficiency and effectiveness that makes their Engineers top-notch. But won't like to live there, unless they make me the Premier of NorthRhine-WestPhalia . |
Re: Very Interesting Facts About Germany by justwise(m): 11:24pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
Germany are the first European team to win the World Cup on South American soil. 1 Like |
Re: Very Interesting Facts About Germany by justwise(m): 11:34pm On Jul 13, 2014 |
Germany are the first team to win a World Cup with a goal scored by a substitute 1 Like |
Re: Very Interesting Facts About Germany by Krak(m): 12:35pm On Jul 14, 2014 |
justwise: Germany are the first European team to win the World Cup on South American soil. True |
Re: Very Interesting Facts About Germany by rafcrown(m): 1:11am On Jul 15, 2014 |
I REALLY LIKE THE COUNTRY. |
Re: Very Interesting Facts About Germany by Krak(m): 6:06am On Jul 15, 2014 |
rafcrown: I REALLY LIKE THE COUNTRY.But they caused two world wars o. |
Re: Very Interesting Facts About Germany by Krak(m): 11:43am On Jul 15, 2014 |
neutralwaya: I admire German efficiency and effectiveness that makes their Engineers top-notch. Practical Impossible dream. |
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