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Germany

Germany. Germany’s Profile.

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Germany

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  1. Germany

  2. Germany’s Profile • Germany’s capital is Berlin. Berlin is located in the northeastern section of Germany. Berlin played an important role in Germany’s history because of the Berlin Wall. The Berlin Wall was first built on August 13, 1961 and wasbuilt to prevent people from East Berlin from crossing the border into West Berlin. The Berlin Wall lasted for 28 years, and was taken down on November 9, 1989, when Germany reunited. • The population of Germany is 81,844,000 people and the official language of Germany is German. • The literacy rate in Germany is the age of 15, and the two main religions in Germany are Protestant 34% and Roman Catholic 34%. Other religions practiced there are independent or other 28.3%, and Muslin 3.7%. • Their government type is a Federal Republic and their currency is the Euro. • Germany’s bordering countries are Denmark, Poland, Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands.

  3. Geographical Features of Germany Germany’s land area is 135,236 square miles; it’s total area is 137,846 square miles. Located in central Europe, Germany is made up of the North German Plain, the Central German Uplands, and the Southern German Highlands. The highest point in Germany is the Zuspitze Mountains. Germany’s major Rivers are the Danube, the Elbe, the Oder, the Weser, and the Rhine. Germany’s size is equivalent to the state of Montana.

  4. Pictures of the 10 Attractions #1 Neuschwanstein Castle #2 The Brandenburg Gate #3 Heidelburg #4 Holstentor #6 Oktoberfest #5 Cologne Cathedral

  5. Pictures continued… #8 Frauenkirche #7 Lindau #10 Rügen Cliffs #9 Romantic Rhine

  6. Germany in World War I and World War II The great war, World War I, officially began on June 28, 1914 and lasted till November 11, 1918, with the treaty of Versailles. The two sides of the war consisted of the allied forces of France, Great Britain, Russia, the United States of America, and other smaller countries, against Germany, Austria-Hungry, Turkey/Ottoman Empire, and smaller countries. World War II was undoubtedly the most deadly war in the history of humanity. Germany with their Nazi leader, Adolf Hitler, was the country that is most responsible for starting the war. World War II officially began on September 1, 1939, and the Germans surrendered on May 15, 1945. The members of the war were like in World War I- France, Great Britain, Russia, and the United States of America, although they also had to fight against their former allies, Italy and Japan, which joined the Nazi Army.

  7. *Before *After Germany Before and After WWI

  8. Germany Before and After WWII *Before *After

  9. Music Germany has an important reputation of famous composers such as Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Handel, and Richard Strauss. Since German music is very diverse, Germany continues to be regarded as the “land of music.” Germany’s music varies from different genres, styles, and a wide ranges of cultures that indicate Germany’s musical legacy.

  10. Food • Some popular foods in Germany are: • Aalsuppe (eel soup) • Eintopf (seafood stew) • Birnen, bohnen und speck(pears, green beans, and bacon) Eintopf Aalsuppe Birnen, bohnen un speck

  11. Pictures of the Different Holidays Christmas in Germany New Year’s in Germany Easter in Germany

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