Germany is now among those nations with the most liberal immigration rules. The bible was the first book printed on johannes gutenbergs revolutionary printing press in 1455 in mainz, germany. Germany is one of the leading nations when it comes to reading, too. The german publishers, publish around 94 thousand new books each year, and the international frankfurt book fair, which is the most important book event in the world, is held in germany. Germany cia world factbook the best country factbook. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. In the course of ten chapters, renowned authors offer insights covering all aspects of modern life in germany be it business, culture, or politics.
Please bookmark this page if you are interested in germany facts for kids as my germany facts will be updated regularly. Guten tag, and welcome to the germany facts guide, your reliable source for the most interesting facts about germany. Facts about germany is a reference book offering all sorts of uptodate facts about germany, business, culture. Picture principal skinner from the simpsons and paris hilton going to nazi germany, and youll have a pretty good idea of what this book is like. The frankfurt stock exchange is germany s largest and one of the most important in the world.
The world factbook, also known as the cia world factbook, is a reference resource produced by the central intelligence agency cia with almanacstyle information about the countries of the world. Weve put together this long list of the most interesting germany facts that you probably never heard of before. The information regarding germany on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency, the library of congress country studies, and other sources. It took three years to complete, using 6 typesetters and 12 printers. The term holocaust is derived from the greek word holokauston, which means sacrifice by fire. Which interesting facts about germany will come in handy at a party or a quiz. Ive gathered 60 interesting facts about germany for you.
It was asked at luncheons, dinners, roundtable conferences, and bull session huddles generously arranged by kent cooper of the associated press. Modern germany is a liberal democracy that has become. Get to know germany with the crossmedia facts about germany. Germany claims some of the worlds most renowned classical music composers, including ludwig van beethoven, johann sebastian bach, johannes brahms and richard wagner. Interesting and important facts about the federal republic of germany. The frankfurt book fair is the biggest book and media fair in the world, with. Jul 29, 2016 recommended reading for visitors to germany, compiled by michael kerr. The germanspeaking book publishers produce about 700,000,000 copies of books every year, with about 80,000 titles, nearly 60,000 of them new publications. In 2017, the country accounted for 28% of the eurozone economy according to the international monetary fund. Information about germany for primaryschool projects. The information regarding germany on this page is republished from the 2018 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency, the library of congress country studies, and other sources. This book is my last battle in my lifelong mission to fight devastating ignorancepreviously i armed myself with huge data sets, eyeopening software, an energetic learning style and a swedish bayonet for swordswallowing. The festive christmas celebrations start already in the afternoon, when many families with children attend a festive childrens mass at their local church.
Interesting facts about germany for kids discovering. Discover librarianselected research resources on german culture from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. The country and people, the german history, the development of germany after the second world war, the organization of state and society, the political situation, the economy with its many facets. On christmas eve, often only little food is eaten during the day as this is a fast day. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Do you have any fun facts about germany to add to the list.
Germany s largest wooded area, and its most famous, is in the southwest near the swiss border. In ancient egypt, all ships visiting the city were obliged to surrender their books to the library of alexandria and be copied. Continental ag, based in hanover, germany the company was founded in 1871 it operates worldwide as an automotive supplier with sales of. The holocaust began in 1933 when adolf hitler came to power in germany and ended in 1945 when the nazis were defeated by the allied powers. Books the berlin wall grades 68 germany story starters for subscribers germany story starter printables. Insurance information institute releases 2018 fact book. Insurance fact book was developed for use by anyone needing indepth knowledge of the power that is the insurance industry, says sean kevelighan, chief executive officer of the. The city has been germany s financial center for centuries, and it is the home of a number of major banks and brokerage houses. In fact, one in three germans is a member of the german olympic sports federation.
Learn about his life, education, writings, excommunication, and legacy. Germany introduced the common european currency, the euro, in 2002. An inside account of the conclave that changed history, gerard oconnell. Here is a mix of informative and interesting facts to learn more about germany or test your german knowledge. One of the first targets of adolf hitler and his nazi organization were books. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc. Germanys largest wooded area, and its most famous, is in the southwest near the swiss border. Where they burn books, they will in the end also burn people. As of 2006, germany is the fifth largest music market in the world and has influenced pop and rock music through artists such as kraftwerk, scorpions and rammstein.
Germany has a major famous highway called the autobahn. The capital city is berlin and the national language is german. Throughout history, governments have sought to maintain control of their populations by monitoring and censoring materials the leaders consider seditious, improper or revolutionary. The various people and society updates announced last week have all been modified in the eu entry to reflect its now smaller population size. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of germany 2020 information contained here. This translated diary of a young german woman is a frank recounting of the postsurrender occupation of berlin by. Always have a good book lined up listen and read whenever you want. Studying nazi germany, adolf hitler, and the holocaust is very important. The federal republic of germany lies in the heart of europe and is a cosmopolitan, democratic country with a great tradition and a lively present. It isnt always easy to get kids into classical music, but here readers get a glimpse of his life, the area that he lived, and some of the basics of his musical techniques. This began in 1933, shortly after hitler seized power in germany. Through his words and actions, luther precipitated a movement that reformulated certain basic tenets of christian belief. When the nazi party held its first book burnings, one of the works destroyed was an 1821 play by heinrich heine containing the famous line. It covers mainly the history from the french revolution until the last decade of the 20th century, but it has an introductory chapter on the centuries before.
It refers to the nazi persecution and planned slaughter of the jewish people and others considered to be inferior to true germans. Hi, my name is rita, let me be your native german guide to the wellknown attractions and hidden secrets of my home country. Europe germany the world factbook central intelligence. Reading comprehensions with references to germany this section lists reading comprehensions on with references to germany. These may or may not actually be related to germany. Germany shares borders with nine coutries france, luxembourg, denmark, belgium, switzerland, austria, czech republic, the netherlands and poland. Here are some interesting germany facts which were chosen and researched by kids especially for kids. Ten facts you didnt know about frankfurt, from its towering skyline to the famous museums on the banks of the main river. Modern germany is a liberal democracy that has become ever more integrated with and central to a united europe. Also, the earliest known magazine to have been published was the erbauliche monathsunterredungen, which was started by german poet and theologian johann rist.
The world factbook has modified its eu entry, as well as the eu map, to reflect the changes wrought by this departure. For the next thirty days that question, what about germany. A reference book offering all sorts of uptodate and reliable information about germany. Even though the book did address historical points about the land that would ultimately become germany, the best part of the book was the insight that it gave into current art, political and social movements. Many were tracked down, arrested, and forced to stand trial for their crimes against humanity. Cooper himself suggested that i might take time off to write a book. The majority of the people live in cities and towns. Learn some interesting information about germany while enjoying a range of fun facts and trivia thats perfect for kids.
Everything you wish to know about germany today can be found in facts about germany. This is a list of books about nazi germany, the state that existed in germany during the period from 1933 to 1945, when its government was controlled by adolf hitler and his national socialist german workers party nsdap. Germany is one of the worlds leading book nations publishing around 94,000 titles every year. The world factbook has completed its travel facts project. Sep 03, 2015 in fact, one in three germans is a member of the german olympic sports federation. May 19, 2015 germany is the 7th biggest country in europe but the one with the biggest population 80,7 million. If you book or buy something through these links, i earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
Feb 26, 2018 this post on world war ii books is sponsored by libby. Nine newly added travel facts from luxembourg, new caledonia, norfolk island, saint barthelemy, san marino, seychelles, slovakia, suriname, and vanuatu bring the final total to 222 193 countries and 29 dependencies. Germany is the 7th biggest country in europe but the one with the biggest population 80,7 million. Read about the major cities in germany, its population, history, national parks, borders, economy, companies and much more. List of books and articles about german culture online. In this fascinating audiobook, narrator charles king talks us through more than 100 amazing facts about germany. Other companiessuch as skyhorse publishingalso print a paper edition. Germany facts facts for kids geography travel attractions. The keynote articles are rounded out by numbers and facts. The official print version is available from the government printing office. It has no speed limit and cars like porsche and bmw sports cars travel at 150 mph 250 kph. Ive searched the interwebs for you and found these 60 german facts. The long road west by heinrich august winkler two volumes.
Recommended reading for visitors to germany, compiled by michael kerr. To learn more about germany past and present, check out some of these books and films. Germany is the european unions most populous nation with 81. Freetuition universities, highquality education, and cultural diversity are some of the highlights. The facts are perhaps not suprising, seeing the gutenberg press. The modern, cosmopolitan country has developed into an important immigration country. I learnt a lot about germany that i didnt know before by reading this. Sifma fact book 2018 sifma fact book 2018 120 broadway, 35th floor new york, ny 102710080. One of the many interesting facts about germany, especially since most countries have stores and shopping malls open on sundays nowadays.
Price is a clear factor affecting e book consumption, with 52 percent of u. Germany is the largest economy in the european union eu and the fourth largest in the world after the usa, china, and japan. Facts about germany is a reference book offering all sorts of uptodate facts about germany, business, culture, politics, and much more. Germany was the first country in the world to adopt daylight saving time dst, also known as summer time. Germany is part of the european single market which represents more than 450 million consumers. Its legal with prostitution in germany, as are all aspects of the sex industry, including brothels, advertisement, and job offers through hr companies. Nov 27, 2019 in his book, the election of pope francis. Fanta originated in germany as a result of difficulties importing cocacola syrup into nazi. Martin luther, german theologian and religious reformer who initiated the protestant reformation in the 16th century. The elimination of these documents was carried out in a ceremonial fashion. I was split on erik larsons the devil in the white city because i found the half of the book about the 1893 chicagos world fair incredibly interesting but thought the other half about serial killer h. The facts are perhaps not suprising, seeing the gutenberg press a revolution in the printing world using movable type was invented in germany. Its also where youll find international book publishings most import event, the international frankfurt book fair. He ordered leaders of the regime to confiscate and destroy any literature deemed subversive to the national socialist agenda.
There are so many things to know about germany, one of the most popular and developed counties in europe, especially about the travel destinations and national customs of. Three of the best books about germany the telegraph. The book is useful for anyone who intends to visit,study in or simply wants to know about germany. What is new in art and culture and many more topics besides. Test yourself with these top 30 german facts on how well you know the germans. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of germany 2018 information contained here. Germany, however, is more interesting than you probably think.
As europes largest economy and second most populous nation after russia, germany is a key member of the continents economic, political, and defense organizations. Of course there were many problems in germany at the time, they were. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Germany is a large european country that has borders with many other countries nine. In this amazing ebook you can find more than one hun. Separated into sections such as the countrys history, people, landmarks and more, this is the perfect way to discover some fascinating information about the home of beer, bratwurst and the brandenburg gate. President donald trump once admit to reading the book mein kampf and being an.
The first magazine ever seen was launched in 1663 in germany. About 10 percent of the books in public collections in germany were destroyed. By downloading libby to your smartphone, you can access thousands of ebooks and audiobooks from your library for free anytime and anywhere. The german economy has its great innovativeness and strong focus on exports to thank for its competitiveness and global networking.
Fun germany facts for kids interesting information about. Jun 08, 2016 there are so many things to know about germany, one of the most popular and developed counties in europe, especially about the travel destinations and national customs of this country. It also includes some important works on the development of nazi imperial ideology, totalitarianism, german society during the era, the formation of anti. Although germany existed as a loose polity of germanicspeaking peoples for millennia, a united german nation in roughly its present form dates only to 1871. Did donald trump say mein kampf had a profound effect on him.
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