Germany Facts?

Question

Hey what are some interesting facts about germany and also some interesting facts about New York? thanks ♣

Answer 1

GERMANY -
Germany is the most populous European country (apart from Russia), with a population of 81 million.
Germany's land area was over 50% larger during the Second Reich (1871-1918) and included most of present-day Poland and parts of Lithuania.
German people are the second biggest consumers of beer in the world (after the Irish), with an average of 119 litres per person per year (or 0.32 l per day).
The German language was once the lingua franca of central, eastern and northern Europe, and remains the language with the most native speakers in Europe.
15 million people in Germany are of non-German descent (first and second generation), i.e. 18.5% of the population. About half of them are foreign residents, not German citizens.
Germany has nearly 700 zoological gardens, wildlife parks, aquariums, bird parks, animal reserves, or safari parks, including 414 registered zoos (more than the USA) ! Berlin's Zoologischer Garten is the largest zoo in the world, both in terms of number of species (1,500) and animal population (14,000).
The world's youngest billionnaire is the German Prince Albert II von Thurn und Taxis, with net worth is estimated at around $1.9 billion (USD) as of 2006.
German athletes have won a total of 1548 Olympic medals (summer and winter combined), i.e. more than any other country in the world except the USA.

NEW YORK (state) -
New York was the first state to require license plates for cars.
The first American chess tournament was held in New York in 1843.
Jell-O, marshmallows, French’s Mustard, and gold teeth were all developed in Rochester.
The “New York Post,” founded in 1803 by Alexander Hamilton, is the oldest running newspaper in the United States.

NEW YORK CITY - Why NYC is called the "Big Apple" http://bigappleweb.de/whybigapple.htm

Answer 2

The facts of Germany is really interesting and teach many lessons from the happening which this nation faced in different phases of life. When we talk about the Adholf Hitler and Nazi Party phase then it consist of brutal murders of six million Jews and the result of this they had to fought World War I and II. Due to these wars, many of the German Soldiers (approx two million)and Civilians were killed. Anyhow after that, things went into positive side and now Germany is the 5th largest economy of the world and currently they are actively working on Go Green.

Answer 3

Official Name: Bundesrepublik Deutschland, BRD (Federal Republic of Germany, FRG)

Location: Located in Central Europe, Germany has common borders with Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland, Austria, the Czech Republic and Poland

Germany in Europe

area

total: 356,854 sq km
land: 349,520 sq km
water: 7,390 sq km

Geographic coordinates: 51 00 N, 9 00 E

Government: Federal republic; parliamentary democracy with two legislative bodies: the Bundestag (lower house of representatives) and the Bundesrat (upper house); members of the Bundestag serve a term of four years. About half are elected by direct mandate (representing a specific district), while the others are “listed candidates” who are elected in a “second vote” system in which voters also select a second choice. Members of the Bundesrat are selected by the 16 state (Bundesland) parliaments.

Chancellor (Bundeskanzlerin): Angela Merkel (since 2005)

President (Bundespräsident): Joachim Gauck (sworn in on March 18, 2012), Christian Wulff (June 2010-Feb. 17, 2012*), Horst Köhler (2004-2010)

Official language: German

Monetary Unit: Euro (€, EUR, since 2002), Deutsche Mark (DM, German mark, 1949-2001)

GDP: $3.4 trillion, 4th in the world (2012 est.)

Capital City: Berlin (since Oct. 3, 1990), Bonn (West Germany, 1949-1990)

Largest Cities: Berlin 3.3 million, Hamburg 1.7 million, Munich(München) 1.2 million, Cologne (Köln) 1.0 million, Frankfurt am Main 648,000, Essen 588,800, Dortmund 587,600, Stuttgart 581,100, Düsseldorf 568,900, Bremen 527,900, Hanover (Hannover) 516,300, Duisburg 513,400

Ethnicity: German 81%, Other Europeans 7%, Turkish 4%, Asian 2%, Black African 1%, Others 5%

Religions: Protestant 34%, Roman Catholic 34%, Muslim 4%, Jewish 0.1%, unaffiliated or other 28%

Climate: Temperate; cool, cloudy, wet winters (snow mostly in mountainous areas); mild summers with occasional heat waves; occasional warm mountain winds (Föhn) in Alpine regions

Telephone country code: +49

International vehicle code: D

Membership: European Union, G8, G20, NATO, OECD, OSCE, UN

Answer 4

From 199 until 1933 every second Nobel price was won by German scientists

Answer 5

We love regulations in Germany. For illustration: we've an extended historical past in making specifications, ensuing within the DIN (German institute for standardization. like ISO, however older.), whose regulations are coequal to legislation however created by means of specialists, now not politicians. Mainly for the reason that of that Germany has the strictest regulations related to the water provide on the earth. With basis of the ISO (and the EN) an overly massive side of the german specifications had been authorized as worldwide specifications. (cp DIN EN ISO-flags on a few of your instruments) More and extra legislation legitimate in Germany are being made by means of the European Union. For illustration the banning of conventional gentle bulbs. Gas for automobiles bills among one million.two and one million.eight € consistent with liter (approximately 6,7 to eight,four US-$ consistent with gallon) - in general for the reason that of taxes that are above eighty% (sic!) Most individuals force their automobiles with handbook equipment shift. Word spreads that approximately 70% of the arena large literature approximately taxes is written in German language. In German faculties some of the historical past among 1949 (basis of Federal Republic of Germany after WW2) and 1989 (German reunification) isn't teached (besides, of direction, the crimes by means of the German Democratic Republic). In go back for this the Nazi-time (among 1933 to 1945) is being teached as much as 3 instances (adding images ftom the attention camps). In Germany it's forbidden to disclaim the Holocaust. At the second politicians attempt to battle baby pornography by means of putting give up indicators in entrance of the ones web sites (sic!). Unfortunately you'll be able to restrict those inside one million minute and the politicians recognise that (sic!!!) Oh, and: In 10 days the Germans pick a brand new govt. In 2007 German exported extra items than every other nation and we're veeeery happy with this. The German Armed Forces are a security-simplest navy. Nevertheless they perform the warfare in Afghanistan. All communique by way of cellphone, web, cellphone cellphone, ... is logged in Germany and held for crook prosecution functions for 6 months. Still, the charter presents Germans a proper for informational self-determinatoin. Anyway they log your information (see above), you might have now not the proper to peer what the previous GDR mystery police amassed approximately you, physicians have a few rights to keep again your dossier, police does now not need to inform you in the event that they maintain or stored you below surveillance. German residents have the proper for regional public delivery (a minimum of for the likelihood, utilising them isn't loose for so much of them). They have the proper for unemployment pay (with many regulations that allows you to make you desire to have a task. At least you do not need to be homeless). They have the proper for a well being coverage. They have the proper for a retirement pay (top relying on how lengthy you labored). You don't have the proper for employment (you probably did in GDR). Germany has a public broadcasting process. Everybody with web entry, radio and/or television has to pay a few cash. In go back you get broadcasting that's in general now not motivated by means of financial pursuits. (There, of direction, also are many individual broadcasting stations) Much of the ultra-modern tradition has its roots within the USA: The TV-Series (House, Desperate Housewives and many others. are very widespread right here), the TV-Shows (Who desires to be a millionaire, American Idol (ok, this originates from UK)), apparel (many (imho dull) youngsters desire to be as cool because the rappers within the track movies), track, ... even the brand new police uniforms seem like the ones in American films. German beer is the one precise beer on the earth (take a look at a truly one and you can recognise. ) Same with German bread. Different to the bread in so much different nations you want tooth to consume it. Fascist hobbies are forbidden in Germany. Recently the "Heimattreue Deutsche Jugend" (place of origin unswerving german early life) known as HDJ (cp. to Hitler's HJ) used to be forbidden. Yet political events have designated rights so it is problematic to prohibit the NPD (National Democratic Party of Germany). The final strive failed for the reason that of too many undercover dealers and informants of the Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution in NPD's internal circle. Embarrassing, proper? 2010 Germany will pay off its final money owed from the First World War. The money owed of the Federal Republic of Germany quantity to approximately 1500 Billion € (one million € = one million.four $). Like in lots of nations (adding the USA) the scheduled reimbursement does now not exceed the pursuits which ends up in a vidious circle of debt. Many younger individuals like journey to the Netherlands (eg Amsterdam) for the reason that there are a few medications allowed (hashish) that are not in Germany. The police calls this drug-tourism and most likely assessments automobiles on the borders. This could be very noteworthy for the reason that the German borders normally are opened to all EU nations for the reason that of anything known as "Schengen Agreement".

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