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Photograph by Daniel Oberbillig
Sources: http://www.tatsachen-ueber-deutschland.de/en/content-home/facts-and-figures/geography.html?type=1, , https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/bt.html
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• Temperate and Marine Climate in the region; cool, cloudy,
wet winters and summers ; Occasional mountain (foehn)
wind.
• From the North Sea to the Baltic Sea in the North to the Alps
in the South, Germany is structured geographically as follows:
the North German lowlands, the Mittelgebirge ridge, the
Southwest German subdued mountains and terraced
landscape, the South German piedmont and the Bavarian
Alps
Population
• 80,996,685 est. July 2014
Large Cities and Population (2011)
• Berlin : 3.462 Million
• Hamburg: 1.796 Million
• Munich: 1.364 Million
• Cologne: 1.006 Million
Climate map of Germany (stockmodium.com)
Image of Berlin, Hamburg, Munich, and Colonge courtesy of
Google Images
Sources: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-
factbook/geos/bt.html), http://www.tatsachen-ueber-deutschland.de/en/content-
home/facts-and-figures/geography.html?type=1
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Internet Domain for Germany is (.de)
Major Language is German (official)
• There are many different dialects specifically Lower Sorbian, North Frisian, Sater Frisian, and Upper
Sorbian which are recognized as regional languages under the European Charter for Regional or
Minority Languages
Main Cultural Activities and Holidays
• New Years
• Good Friday
• Easter
• Pentecost
• Labor Day
• Oktoberfest
• Christmas
Other
• Feast of Corpus Christi
• All Saints Day
• Lutheran observe Reformation Day
• Repentance and Prayer Day
Images from left: Oktoberfest Munich, Germany, and
Christmas event courtesy of Google Images
Sources: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/bt.html, http://www.everyculture.com/wc/Germany-to-Jamaica/Germans.html
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Life Expectancy In total population is 80.44 Years
• Male : 78.15 years
• Female : 82.86 years
Literacy:
• Age 15 and over can read and write
• Total Population : 99%
• Male : 99%
• Female 99%
German School Boys (1947) Courtesy of Flicker.com by Charles Forker.
Sources : https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/bt.html
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My Husband and I have both grown up with our German- American traditions. Because I grew in a small
town with many German decedents, we have always tried to keep traditions alive through the generations.
The town we live in is Boerne, TX located about 35 miles north of San Antonio, TX. It was founded by
German immigrants who were in need of land and a new home. Traditions that I have celebrated through
the years are Oktoberfest, blood sausage, Oma’s fair, and many other events. In fact, at home we still speak
some German (low German). I have always wanted to know more about the country that my ancestors came
from, as well as, getting to know more about the culture prior to our trip next year.
Opa : Roland Lux
Oma : Florence Lux (Fischer)
Historical Boerne, TX
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• GDP: 3.635 Trillion
• Export/Import 51.79% of GDP
• Largest field of employment is the small and medium
enterprises in manufacturing, which employs about 25
million people in Germany
Unemployment rate: Total 5%
• For men 5.4%
• For woman 4.6%
• Inflation rate: .80% as of October 2014
Sources : http://www.tradingeconomics.com/germany/gdp, http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/NE.EXP.GNFS.ZS, http://www.tatsachen-ueber-deutschland.de/en/economy/main-content-06/strong-sectors-
in-industry-and-service-providers.html, http://www.tradingeconomics.com/germany/inflation-cpi
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Literature
International Frankfurt Book Fair, which is
held every October, is still the international
publishing world’s most important meeting,
while the smaller Leipzig Book fair in the
spring has also made a name for itself as
reading festival for the general public.
Classical Music
Composers such as Johannes Brahms,
Wagner, Beethoven, and Bach are among
some of the classical music legends in
Germany.
Photo of Beethoven, provided by Google
Images
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Religion – Roman Catholic, Evangelical (Protestant) , and Jewish
Music- Traditional German folk songs, or “Volkslieder,” celebrate the
political, economic, religious and natural history of Germany, German
culture and German values.
Diet – Bread is eaten with every meal, usually hottest meal is taken at mid-
day. Main meat eaten is pork in form of wurst, or sausage. Very particular
about potatoes but vary on what type depending on region.
Dress- Traditional German dress for men is short, leather trousers, known
as lederhosen, with braces or suspenders and long socks, while for
women, dirndl dresses--consisting of a bodice, blouse, full skirt and apron-
-are traditional.
Holidays - Oktoberfest--which, paradoxically, starts in September--
Germanfest and Strassenfest. German-American Day, which celebrates the
contribution of Germans and German-Americans to the American way of
life is held in the United States on October 6 each year.
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According to Hofstede Centre
• Power Distance – Low score, very decentralized
• Individualism – High Score , a strong belief of self actualization
• Uncertainty Avoidance – High Score, avoid uncertain situations
and rely on expertise
• Masculine society based on being the best or being defined as
winners
• Pragmatism- high score, easily adapt traditions to change
• Indulgence – Low score, restrained in nature with a tendency to
cynicism and pessimism
The Social Culture of Germany provides many aspects
that may or may not affect business conditions.
According to Facts about Germany, woman are up and
coming. This may start a different atmosphere all
together when it comes to business deals with certain
countries who can not relate to a female in the work
place. Other aspects include non-verbal
communication, which is similar to that of the U.S with
direct eye contact being just one of the few things that
is considered respectful in German culture.
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• Currency – German Mark
• $1 USD = $1.577 German Mark
• Central Bank – Deutsche Bundesbank
• The banking sector in Germany comprises of
approximately 2 400 separate banks
• Frankfurt Stock Exchange is the
leasing exchange in Germany
• Germany79.9% of Debt owed to
World Bank
German Mark photo provided by Google Images
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Laws –Taxes of major concern include the municipal trade tax
(Gewerbesteuer) and the value added tax (Mehrwertsteuer), plus the
income tax, solidarity surcharge and church tax of your employees
You also may be subject to the Corporate Tax (Körperschaftsteuer) if
your business is incorporated.
Requirements-It is suggested you get a German mediator who knows
the community and regulation
Options – Contact Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy
for specifics on business types
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Germany has one of the world's most developed
transportation and communication infrastructures.
Intensive investment since reunification in 1990 has
brought the undeveloped eastern Germany in line with
that of western Germany. Transport and communications
utilities in Germany have been liberalized following EU
requirements. A dense and efficient network of
motorways, railways, and waterways connects the
country with major
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