Facts
What is the title of Germany’s head of government?
Chancellor
What do Germans have for breakfast?
Coffee, bread / rolls with jam or cold meat
What is Cologne famous for?
This city is known for its carnival culture and its cathedral (it took 632 years to build it)
Who is the Easter bunny?
A rabbit that brings sweets for children
What was West Germany's capital?
Bonn
Who was a famous Formula One driver?
Michael Schumacher
What is a traditional pastry that Germans like to eat at Easter?
Braided Easter bread (Hefezopf)
How many federal states does Germany have?
16
Which is the largest beer festival in the world?
The 'Oktoberfest' in Munich.
What are the colours of the German flag?
Black / red / gold
What is Germany's population
82 Million
What do you say in Germany when you clink glasses in a social gathering?
Prost!
What were the names of the two German states which existed from 1949 to 1990?
German Democratic Republic (GDR) and Federal Republic of Germany (FRG)
In which year was Germany reunited?
1990
What is the general speed limit on the German Autobahn?
There is none
How many countries in Europe have German as their official language?
5 (Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein
Name three different kinds of German sausages
Currywurst, Bratwurst, Frankfurter...
Which is the highest building in Germany?
Berlin's television tower
What kind of music will you be listening to if you come to the Wacken Open Air Festival?
Heavy Metal
What was the official currency of Germany before the Euro?
What does Haribo stand for?
Hans Riegel, Bonn
How many countries share their borders with Germany?
9: Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland, Austria, Czechia, Poland
Why are many women to be seen carrying scissors around town on the Thursday before carnival?
To cut off men's ties
What year was the FIFA World Cup held in Germany?
2006