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Germany's economy is the world's third-biggest and one of

its most advanced.

Berlin, one of the Europe’s largest cities, was re-born after the fall of the Berlin Wall.

At the economic heart of Europe, its performance has far-reaching

effects outside Germany

“They did everything for me that they normally do for their kids. I just felt at home.”

Alex Garrett---class of 2010

“I loved Munich’s museum district – it gave me lots of things to explore” - Morgan Kelly

Class of 2009

German (Deutsch) is the second most used language

on the Internet.

“I wouldn’t trade this experience for anything! I will never forget the sights and the friends I made.” -Lia Byrd – CHS 2009

Leipzig, the birthplace of Bach and the baroque tradition.

We listened to a Bach organ recital in St. Thomas Kirche.

German (Deutsch) is the most used language in all of

Europe.

Galileo’s workshop, Deutsches Museum in Munich

Germany's rebounding economy seems poised to become

Europe's locomotive.

Straubing’s Mayor welcomes

Chaparral and Ponderosa Students

Germany's role as the world's biggest exporter.

• Export growth in 2007 continues to grow by 9%.

• Exports account for more than one-third of national output

Zwiesel Glass Factory in the Bavarian Forest produces fine crystal and hand blown glass products such as this 13 - ton glass pyramid.

Our Sister School-Ludwigs-Gymnasiumin Straubing, Bavaria

Host teacher, Stefan Felber: “I think that the shared understanding among people is more important than political rhetoric. You guys are the best ambassadors.”