germany

Geography Dinner

GERMANYLorena MendizábalRenata DíazGala MorenoSidelia GuzmánDaniela González

FLAGGermany’s flag is tricolor consisting of three equal horizontal bands displaying the national colors of Germany: black, red, and yellow.

The colors on the German flag represent the following:•Yellow - a symbol of generosity•Red - bravery, strength and valor•Black – determination

Germany is a country in Western Europe

Berlin is the capital city of Germany. It has a population of 3.4 million people,and is Germany's largest city.

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The territory covers almost 360,000 km2; it is the seventh largest country by area in Europe and the 63rd largest in the world.

Geographical Characteristics

Germany has a variety of landscapes.

•In the south, the Bavarian Alps form the border between Germany and Austria. These high mountains tower over the surrounding plains.

• In the southwest is the Black Forest. It is the country’s largest wooded area.

•The north coast is lapped by the North Sea to the west, and the Baltic Sea to the east. Both coasts have long, sandy beaches.

RIVERSThree large rivers flow through Germany:

The longest is the Rhine River. It is one of the world’s greatest commercial waterways..

The Elbe is the second-longest river in Germany. At the mouth of the Elbe is the city of Hamburg, Germany’s busiest port.

The Danube River rises in southern Germany. It carries many industrial products to other European countries.

•Population: 82,000,000 •Population Density: 230/km2 

German is the official language. It is one of 23 official languages in the European Union.

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CURRENCY: EuroThe Euro is the official currency of the Eurozone.

Germany’s main industrial regions are the Ruhr, an area of coal mines and steel mills; Bavaria in the south, where many plants for the manufacturing of automobiles and stereo equipment are located; and Dresden, which has power plants and a growing electronic industry.

MAIN INDUSTRIES

Natural ResourcesThe most significant natural resources areiron ore, coal, potash, timber, lignite, uranium, copper, natural gas, salt, nickel, arable land and water.

National Monuments

Bode Museum Cathedral

Museum Island

New Museum

Old Museum

Old National Gallery

Olympic Stadium

Pergamon Museum

National Holidays•Easter:Easter is one of the most important holidays in Germany. On Easter Day, families get together and eat a meal together..After the meal, the children search for Easter eggs that the Easter Bunny has left for them.

•St. Nikolaus Day

December 6th is the celebration of St. Nikolaus.

Small gifts are distributed to those children who have been well-behaved.

•Christmas (Weihnachten):

The official Christmas holiday in Germany is on December 25 and 26, however, most people in Germany begin their observance of Christmas on December 24.

Traditional Dress

Women:A closefitting bodice combined with an apronin a different color.

Men:The 'Lederhosen', knee-length trousersor short-pants madefrom leather are worn with rustic shoesand wool socks.

TRADITIONAL FOODKassler mit Sauerkraut:Smoked pork chops, served with Sauerkraut and potatoes.

Sauerkraut:Finely shredded cabbage that has been fermentedby various lactic acid bacteria.

Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte:Chocolate cake, with whipped cream and cherries between each layer.

MusicGermany claims some of the world's mostrenowned classical music composers, includingLudwig van Beethoven. Their more modern artists are Scorpions and Ramstein.

Religion in Germany (2008)

No Religion   34.1%Roman Catholicism  30.0%Protestantism  29.9%Islam   4.0%Other 2.0%

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