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Germany

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The 16 Federal States

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Geography – bordersThe Baltic Sea

North Sea

Denmark

Poland

The Czech Republic

France

Luxembourg

Belgium

The Netherlands

Austria

Switzerland

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Facts

Capital Berlin Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU)

Official languages

German Reunification 3 October 1990 

President Joachim Gauck EU accession 25 March 1957

Population   82,060,000 Area 357,021 km2 (63rd)

Currency Euro Calling code 49

Internet TLD .de Drive on the right

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Largest cities - 2011

1.Berlin 3,5

2.Hamburg 1,7

3.Munich 1,3

4.Cologne 0,95

5.Frankfort 0,7

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Berlin

• The Capital of Germany is also a Federal State and the Mayor of the city acts as a Minister President . Other similar cities are Hamburg and Bremen.

• Berlin is a major tourist attraction and because of the Wall it is of historical importance.

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The Brandenburg Gate

Quadriga

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“Berlin is poor, but sexy”-Mayor 2003

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Berlin

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CURRYWURST

Put the ketchup in a saucepan and warm to slow fire. Add curry. Then sugar, salt and pepper.Add spices or paprika. Fry the sausages in a frying pan with butter. You could also grill it. Slice the sausages and spill the sauce on them. Serve with french fries.

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Berlin Film Festival -Over

500,000 visitors

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Germany

Germany is the country with the highest population on the European Union (82,5 million inhabitants).

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MEAL TIMES

• In Germany they have lunch between 12:00 and 14:30 and at night, they usually have dinner at 20:00.

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FOOD

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WINE German wine is primarily

produced in the southwest of Germany, along river Rhine.

Among enthusiasts, Germany's reputation is primarily based on its sweet wines and on its being home to the Riesling grape variety, which at its best is used for aromatic, fruity and elegant white wines

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ATTRACTIONS

• Neuschwanstein castle is a 19th century Bavarian castle on a rugged hill. The palace was commissioned by Ludwig II of Bavaria known as the "Insane King“. It is one of the country's most popular tourist destinations.

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POPULAR TRADITIONS

Oktoberfest is a festival held each year in Munich. It is the world's largest fair. People drink beer and eat German specialities.

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ATTRACTIONS