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Germany

Germany. My hometown : Braunschweig. l ocated in lower saxony near Hannover 230000 inhabitants Okerriver Harzmountains. history. p robably founded in 1031 i n the mediavel age, braunschweig was an important trading town

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Germany

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  1. Germany

  2. Myhometown: Braunschweig • located in lower saxony • near Hannover • 230000 inhabitants • Okerriver • Harzmountains

  3. history • probably founded in 1031 • in the mediavel age, braunschweig was an important trading town • in later mediavel age, braunschweig was one of the most turbulent towns in europe • The “Braunschweig Lion” is the symbol of the city since the mediavel age

  4. 3rdreich • Adolf Hitler became german in Braunschweig • There were important military industries in Braunschweig • After the war, Braunschweig was one of the most destroyed cities in germany

  5. sights • Many churches (around 15 in the center)

  6. sights • Dankwarderode castle

  7. sights • Braunschweiger Dom (St. Blasii)

  8. sports • Football: • EintrachtBraunschweig (currently 3.league, won the championship in 1967) • American Football: • Braunschweig Lions (1. League, 7 times national champion, 2 times europe champion) • Basketball: • New Yorker Phantoms Braunschweig (1. league) • Dancing: • BTSC (several national and international trophys) • Fieldhockey • EintrachtBraunschweig (2. league, 3 times national champion)

  9. Rural environment of Braunschweig • Elm and Asse • Hills up to 320m • Wonderful area for hiking and biking • Harz • Mountains around 500-900m • Highest point: Brocken (1141m) • In winter you can do skiing and sledding • Many rivers and lakes, used for drinking water and electricity • Oker • Origin in the harz • Flows through Braunschweig • Boat renting stations in Braunschweig • Lueneburg Heath • Wolfsburg • Home of “Volkswagen” (VW)

  10. Germany • Mountains in the south (alpen) • Lowlands in the north • Coastline to North- and Balticsea

  11. Politics • Federal parliament republic • 16 states • Chancellor: Angela Merkel • President: Horst Koehler

  12. economics • 4th largest economic in the world • Automobile, steel • Largest exporter • 2nd largest importer • Mining in the very west germany • Agriculture (corn, milk, meat)

  13. infrastructure • Many motorways • Narrowrailroadnetwork • BigharboursinHamburgandBremerhaven • Ferrys to UK, Den, Nor, Swe, Fin, Lit, Lat, Est • Many airports (eg. Frankfurt, Koeln-Bonn,Duesseldorf)

  14. Somethingabout me • Johannes • 20 years old • Graduated from school in summer • Two brothers (13 years old)

  15. I like • Playing drums

  16. I like • Treasure hunting

  17. I like • Playing hockey

  18. My brothers

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