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Germany

The reunification of East and West Germany on 3 October 1990. Millions of Germans celebrated across the country, right up to the Brandenburg Gate. A view of the beautiful Rhine, Europe's most important waterway.
The reunification of East and West Germany on 3 October 1990. Millions of Germans celebrated across the country, right up to the Brandenburg Gate. A view of the beautiful Rhine, Europe's most important waterway.

πŸ“– In short

Germany is a big country in central Europe, and its capital is Berlin. It was split into two countries for many years, then reunited in 1990. It has forests, mountains and big rivers like the Rhine, and cities with castles and old churches.

🀩 Did you know?

  • Germany's capital is Berlin.
  • The official language is German, and the currency has been the euro since 2002.
  • East and West Germany were reunited in 1990.
  • Hundreds of daily newspapers are published in Germany.

πŸ—‚οΈ Fact file

Germany lies in central Europe, bordered by France, Switzerland, Austria, Czechia, Poland, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. It has a short coastline on both the Baltic Sea and the North Sea.
Germany lies in central Europe, bordered by France, Switzerland, Austria, Czechia, Poland, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. It has a short coastline on both the Baltic Sea and the North Sea.
Coat of arms: the eagle has been the state's symbol since the ancient Romans brought it to Germany.
Coat of arms: the eagle has been the state's symbol since the ancient Romans brought it to Germany.
Capital
Berlin
Official language
German
Official name
Federal Republic of Germany
Currency
Basic unit: the euro. The German mark was withdrawn in 2002.
Area
356,733 kmΒ²
Population
2002 estimate: 82,286,000 people.

πŸ”Ž Find out more

🌟 The Berlin Wall

A long wall split the city of Berlin, separating families and friends. In 1989 people tore it down in celebration, and then Germany was reunited.

πŸ” The Black Forest

In southern Germany there's a thick, dark forest called β€œthe Black Forest”, with pretty villages, and it's where the famous wooden cuckoo clocks come from.

πŸ’‘ Fairy-tale castles

Germany has many castles, the most famous being Neuschwanstein Castle on a mountain, which looks like a castle from a fairy tale.

🎯 Scientists and inventors

Germany produced many scientists and musicians, like the composer Beethoven, the scientist Einstein, and Gutenberg, who invented the modern printing press in Europe.

πŸ“Έ More pictures

The reunification of East and West Germany on 3 October 1990. Millions of Germans celebrated across the country, right up to the Brandenburg Gate. A view of the beautiful Rhine, Europe's most important waterway.
The reunification of East and West Germany on 3 October 1990. Millions of Germans celebrated across the country, right up to the Brandenburg Gate. A view of the beautiful Rhine, Europe's most important waterway.
Neuschwanstein Castle is one of Bavaria's most famous tourist sites. Building began in 1869, by King Louis II, nicknamed Mad King Ludwig.
Neuschwanstein Castle is one of Bavaria's most famous tourist sites. Building began in 1869, by King Louis II, nicknamed Mad King Ludwig.
Political map of Germany
Political map of Germany

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1 What did people tear down in Berlin in 1989?

2 What is the capital of Germany?

3 Which picture shows β€œGermany”?

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