Officially called the Federal Republic of Germany, Germany consists of 16 states, 3 of which are city-states (Hamburg, Berlin, and Bremen). Before we get any farther into the many things Germany has to offer, here are a few basic facts that will get you antiquated with this central European county.
1. Germany exports more goods than any other country in the world.
2. Germany has a low fertility rate. Each woman has, on average, 1.41 children.
3. Christianity is the largest religion in Germany. 64% of the population identify themselves as Christians.
4. German universities charge anywhere from 50-500 euros per semester.
5. The German government is committed to lowering carbon emissions by using renewable energy and supporting sustainable development.
6. Germany shares borders with Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland and Switzerland.
7. Germany is Europe's largest economy.
8. The Euro is Germany's is the national currency, but it was previously called the German Mark.
9. Traditionally, the schools in Germany end at lunch time. Therefore children are free to utilize the rest of the day in extra curricular activities and sports.
10. Germany is the birthplace of the automobile.
Hopefully, this post has given you a brief background of the type of country Germany is and the unique type of environment it has to offer. This is only the beginning!
