Germany

Germany is a federal parliamentary republic in western-central Europe. The country consists of 16 states and its capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 square kilometres and has a largely temperate seasonal climate. With 80.3 million inhabitants, it is the most populous member state in the European Union.

Did you know that:
1. There are more soccer fan clubs in Germany than in any other country.
2. 70% of german highways have no speed limit.
3. Germans are the second biggest consumers of beer in the world.
4. Gummy Bears were invented by the German Hans Riegel.
5. There are over 300 kinds of bread in Germany.
6. The first printed book was in German.
7. The Christmas tree (Tannenbaum) tradition came from Germany.
8. Most taxis in Germany are Mercedes.