The document presents 21 interesting facts about Germany, emphasizing its geographical, historical, and cultural significance. Key highlights include Germany's status as a founding member of the European Union, its major rivers, cities, and the reunification of East and West Germany. Additionally, it covers aspects of the German education system, notable exports, and famous individuals like Albert Einstein and Boris Becker.

1. 21 Interesting Facts on Germany

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21 Facts on Germany
The following 21 Facts on Germany may entice a
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21 Facts on Germany
1
Germany, The Federal Republic of Germany, is
in western central Europe.
2
Germany was one of the first founders of the
European Union.
3
The capital city of Germany is Berlin and has
the River Spree running through it.
4
Of the three main rivers in Germany, the Rhine,
the Danube and the Elbe, the Danube is the
largest.

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21 Facts on Germany
5
The second largest city in Germany is
Hamburg.
6
In 1945 the country was divided into two
states, East Germany and West Germany.
7
In 1990, the Germany Democratic Republic of
East Germany reunited with the Federal
Republic of Germany, West Germany.
8
The Federal Republic of German's Coat of
Arms is a black eagle on a yellow shield.

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21 Facts on Germany
9
The German flag is a tricolour of equal
horizontal dimensions starting with black, then
red followed by, yellow.
10
There are 16 states in Germany.
11
It has a population of over 80 million
inhabitants and is also the most populated
country in the European Union.
12
For the majority of the 2008 recession,
Germany was the major economic power in the
European Union.

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13
Health - German's health care system dates
back to 1883 when it was introduced by Otto
Eduard Leopold, (known as Otto von
Bismarck) Prince of Bismarck, making it the
oldest health care system in the world.
14
Employment - Germany has enjoyed a healthy
employment record through the 2008
recession and is implementing a one billion
Euro budget for apprenticeships and training in
Germany to help the unemployed of Spain,
Portugal and Greece.

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15
Exports - their main exports at over 10%, are
cars.
They export mainly to France, followed by
USA, Italy, United Kingdom and China.
16
Imports - their main import at over 4% is
petroleum gases.
They import from China, followed by
Netherlands, France, Belgium-Luxembourg
and Italy.

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21 Facts on Germany
17
Kinder-garden schooling is optional from the
age of three to six.
Schooling is compulsory from the age of six for
at least nine years.
18
Duale Ausbildung ("dual education") is a
combination of vocational training in a
company together with a state-run course.
19
The alternative to Duale Ausbildung is
Gymnasium, which has a strong emphasis on
academia to degree levels of education.

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20
Boris Franz Becker (born 22 November 1967)
was the youngest ever winner of the men's
singles title at Wimbledon at the age of 17.
21
Albert Einstein is one of the most famous
people to have been born in Germany.
Einstein published his famous "Special Theory
of Relativity" in 1905.
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