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Apr 3, 2024 17:35:12 GMT -7
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Post by pieter on Apr 3, 2024 17:35:12 GMT -7
๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ณ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐บ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ป'๐ ๐ธ๐ป๐ผ๐:
1. Germany consists of 16 federal states, each with its own constitution, government, and certain autonomous powers.
2. The country is the seventh-largest in Europe by land area and has the largest population of any European Union country.
3. Germany is known as the land of poets and thinkers (Das Land der Dichter und Denker) due to its rich literary and philosophical heritage.
4. The Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm, were German academics who collected and published folklore during the 19th century, popularizing stories such as "Cinderella," "The Frog Prince," and "Hansel and Gretel."
5. The Christmas tree (Tannenbaum) tradition originated in Germany during the 16th century. It became popular worldwide in the 19th century.
6. The oldest known brewery in the world, Weihenstephan Abbey, is located in Bavaria, Germany, and has been operating since AD 1040.
7. The Autobahn in Germany is famous for having sections without speed limits. However, there are recommended speed limits, and many sections do enforce specific speed limits.
8. Germany is a world leader in engineering and produces over one-third of the world's wind turbines.
9. The country has a strong tradition of "Kaffee und Kuchen" (coffee and cake), similar to British tea time, especially on Sundays and holidays.
10. Berlin's Zoologischer Garten is the oldest zoo in Germany and has the world's largest variety of species.
11. Germany was the first country in the world to adopt Daylight Saving Time (DST) in 1916 to save energy during World War I.
12. The Gutenberg Bible was the first major book printed using mass-produced movable metal type in Europe. It marked the start of the "Gutenberg Revolution" and the age of the printed book in the West.
13. Albert Einstein, one of the most famous scientists in history, was born in Ulm, Germany, in 1879.
14. Oktoberfest in Munich is the world's largest Volksfest (beer festival and travelling funfair). Despite its name, it actually starts in late September and lasts until the first weekend in October.
15. The Black Forest in Germany is known for its dense, evergreen forests and picturesque villages. It is often associated with the Brothers Grimm fairy tales.
16. Germany is one of the world's leading book nations, publishing around 94,000 titles every year.
17. The tradition of the Advent calendar originated in Germany in the 19th century to count the days until Christmas.
18. The worldโs first magazine was published in Germany in 1663, titled "Erbauliche Monaths Unterredungen."
19. The Berlin Wall, constructed in 1961, physically and ideologically divided Berlin into East and West until it fell in 1989.
20. Fanta originated in Germany as a result of trade restrictions during World War II, which made it difficult to import Coca-Cola syrup.
21. The Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria inspired Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle. It was commissioned by Ludwig II of Bavaria as a retreat and as a homage to Richard Wagner.
1. Germany consists of 16 federal states, each with its own constitution, government, and certain autonomous powers.
2. The country is the seventh-largest in Europe by land area and has the largest population of any European Union country.
3. Germany is known as the land of poets and thinkers (Das Land der Dichter und Denker) due to its rich literary and philosophical heritage.
4. The Brothers Grimm, Jacob and Wilhelm, were German academics who collected and published folklore during the 19th century, popularizing stories such as "Cinderella," "The Frog Prince," and "Hansel and Gretel."
5. The Christmas tree (Tannenbaum) tradition originated in Germany during the 16th century. It became popular worldwide in the 19th century.
6. The oldest known brewery in the world, Weihenstephan Abbey, is located in Bavaria, Germany, and has been operating since AD 1040.
7. The Autobahn in Germany is famous for having sections without speed limits. However, there are recommended speed limits, and many sections do enforce specific speed limits.
8. Germany is a world leader in engineering and produces over one-third of the world's wind turbines.
9. The country has a strong tradition of "Kaffee und Kuchen" (coffee and cake), similar to British tea time, especially on Sundays and holidays.
10. Berlin's Zoologischer Garten is the oldest zoo in Germany and has the world's largest variety of species.
11. Germany was the first country in the world to adopt Daylight Saving Time (DST) in 1916 to save energy during World War I.
12. The Gutenberg Bible was the first major book printed using mass-produced movable metal type in Europe. It marked the start of the "Gutenberg Revolution" and the age of the printed book in the West.
13. Albert Einstein, one of the most famous scientists in history, was born in Ulm, Germany, in 1879.
14. Oktoberfest in Munich is the world's largest Volksfest (beer festival and travelling funfair). Despite its name, it actually starts in late September and lasts until the first weekend in October.
15. The Black Forest in Germany is known for its dense, evergreen forests and picturesque villages. It is often associated with the Brothers Grimm fairy tales.
16. Germany is one of the world's leading book nations, publishing around 94,000 titles every year.
17. The tradition of the Advent calendar originated in Germany in the 19th century to count the days until Christmas.
18. The worldโs first magazine was published in Germany in 1663, titled "Erbauliche Monaths Unterredungen."
19. The Berlin Wall, constructed in 1961, physically and ideologically divided Berlin into East and West until it fell in 1989.
20. Fanta originated in Germany as a result of trade restrictions during World War II, which made it difficult to import Coca-Cola syrup.
21. The Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria inspired Disneyland's Sleeping Beauty Castle. It was commissioned by Ludwig II of Bavaria as a retreat and as a homage to Richard Wagner.
