Thursday 2 June 2011

Cool Facts about Germany

When we talk about Germany the first thing that comes to mind is Hitler. Yes, Adolf Hitler, one of the most famous and ruthless dictators of all time, was the ruler of Germany from 1935 to 1945. He made headlines with his gruesome atrocities and made his country a global name. However, this was almost 80 years ago. A lot has changed since then and Germany is now regarded as one of the most magnificent countries in the world. This article on cool facts about Germany gives you an insight on one of the most beautiful countries of the world.

Germany is a country situated in West Central Europe, which is also known as the Heart of Europe. The most fascinating part about Germany is that it represents such a rich and varied culture within itself that everyone who's on a European vacation is fascinated to see and experience Germany. It's the land of castles, fairy tales and great minds. One look at the natural and rich surroundings and you feel that you have landed in heaven. The country offers you unlimited adventures which leaves you tired and exhausted but you still want to try everything. So if you love the Germans and their country, here are some cool and interesting facts about Germany.

Amazing Germany Facts

Looking for some fun facts about Germany? Historians say that the country was home to people belonging to different cultures. It was also the capital of the Holy Roman Empire till the 1800's. Many more cool facts about Germany for kids and adults are listed below.

    * Even though Germany is one of the most densely populated countries in the world with 82 million people. The Germans have kept more than 31% of their land mass under forest cover.
    * After the Irish, Germans are the biggest beer drinkers. An Average German consumes more than 119 liters of beer every year.
    * The city of Frankfurt is also known as "Bankfurt" by many Germans. This is because the high number of banks located in the city.
    * You can find more than 100 castles in the German land. This makes the country one of the most castle populated countries in the world.
    * One of the most amazing Germany facts is that, it's the only European country which borders nine different nations.
    * A cool Germany fact for kids is that the country is home to 97 natural reserves and Black Forest is the biggest of them.
    * The official name of Germany is The Federal Republic of Germany.
    * Berlin is the capital of Germany. Other major cities in Germany are Munich, Cologne, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Hanover, Dusseldorf and Bremen.
    * An interesting historical fact about Germany is that the state of Thuringia is home to the world's most colorful caves.
    * Buying a beer in Germany is very cheap, the problem arises when you have to choose from more than 1,000 brands of beer. The German love their beer so much that they have also used it in an expression: Das ist nicht mein Bier this means, "That is none of my business".
    * This is strange but true. Adolf Hitler helped create the Volkswagen Beetle.
    * Do you love the brand "Adidas"? Yes, Adidas is a German brand and the brand "Adidas" comes from the designer's name Adi Dassler.
    * After the World War 2, Germany was divided in to West and East. There was a huge fight between Soviet Union and Western Powers as to who will control Germany. This led to Cold War which lasted almost 44 years and it was ended in 1989 when East Germany opened its gates to the West. You can read more about the history of the Berlin wall.
    * Germany has the largest economy and is also the most populous country in the European continent.
    * The country is also called the largest producer in the world. It's exports include machine tools, electronics, food, beverages, chemicals, automobiles, steel, coal, cement, iron and machinery.
    * Germany is also home to two of the world's most luxurious car brands; Audi and BMW.

So these were some amazing Germany facts and information. You think you can add in some more cool facts about Germany, please leave your comments.

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