Germany was first named in 56 BC by Julius Caesar. It has since been ruled by many groups including the Franks and Charlemagne. Germany experienced much war and upheaval over centuries, and was divided after World War II into East and West Germany. Germany now has a large economy focused on industries like automaking. The culture includes traditions like Oktoberfest, foods like weisswurst, and the Christmas song "O Tannenbaum."

1. Welcome to Germany!Kelsey MitsdarfferHailey ParkerSarah OtteEducation 351 Cultural Presentation

2. WHY???We chose this country because:Kelsey – I have a close friend that lives in Germany and I have learned so much from her. I also took German for 5 years in school.Hailey- My family is of German descent and I also have had family members that have traveled to this country.Sarah-

3. Germany!Berlin

4. HistoryThe area of Germany was first named by Julius Caesar. This happened around 56 B.C. From this time forward Germany continue to fall under many different rulers.The Franks in 9 A.D., Charlemagne in 843 A.D., and in 919 A.D. Henry the Fowler.By the Middle Ages Germany became even more war ridden with the “Thirty Year’s War” which ended helped to end the reign of the Holy Roman Empire.

5. History Cont.After the Napoleonic Wars (1803-1815) Germany was once again reorganized. From this a German Empire was created in 1871 under the leadership of Prussia’s chancellor.Germany once again come ran into trouble when they began the expansion of their country and the French and British reaction to this.When WWI began Germany sided with Austria, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire. While fighting this war the German Revolution happened within their own country.

6. History Cont.By the time Hitler came to power Germany was embittered by the reparations they had to pay in WWI. Germany began to take over land and imprison people they felt were inferior and threats to the German People.After the end of WWII Germany was spilt into two states (East and West).

7. EconomyGermany has the largest European national economy and is ranked as 4th by their GDP.As of Sept. 2008 only 7.7% of Germans were unemployed and 11% lived under the line of poverty.Main Industries: Iron, steel, coal, vehicles, textiles, and chemicals.Some of the most recognizable brands from Germany are: Audi, Adidas, BMW, and Nivea.

8. LanguageEnglishGermanGuten Tag

9. Guten Abend

10. Danke

11. Bitte

12. Auf Wiedersehen

13. Good Day (Hello)

14. Good Evening