Culture and History
Germany & the EU
The German Economy
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What is the capital of Germany?

Berlin

100

How many countries are in the Eurozone?

21

100

What is Germany's top export product?

Cars

200

At what age can you drink legally in Germany?

14

200

What % of the EU's total GDP does Germany account for?

25%

200

Germany's unemployment rate in 2025.

6.3%

300

What was a major event that impacted natural gas prices in Germany?

Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. 

300

This institution, headquartered in Frankfurt, sets interest rates for all Eurozone countries.

European Central Bank (ECB)

300

This economic term describes when a country's GDP shrinks for 2+ consecutive quarters.

Rcession

400

Who declared war on Serbia, starting WWI?

Hungary

400

Where does Germany rank among all EU countries by economic size?

#1

400

What % of the GDP does the automobile industry account for?

6%

500

Why does Germany pfand?

To incentivize recycling. 

500

This type of energy will grow in Germany through wind and solar power as the country replaces fossil fuels.

Renewable Energy

500

What is Germany's current GDP?

5.33 Trillion