Famous Germans
Who is Angela Merkel?
First female German chancellor
How many currywurst sausages are eaten every year in Germany?
More than 800 million currywurst sausages are eaten every year in Germany. The snack is so popular that there’s even a museum dedicated to it in Berlin.
What is the capital of Germany?
The capital of Germany is Berlin, which is located in the northeast part of the country.
When does the Carnival season start?
November 11th at 11:11am
What is the German Coat of Arms?
The Coat pf Arms is a black eagle with a red beak, a red tongue, and red feet on a golden field, which is blazoned. Or, an eagle displayed sable beaked langued and membered gules.
Who is Albert Einstein?
A German-born theoretical physicist who developed the theory of relativity
How much beer is in a Kölsch glass?
0,2l
65% of the highways in Germany have no speed limit and are called...
...the Autobahn.
When does the "Oktoberfest" take place and where?
The world's largest Volksfest is held in September in Munich
How many types of Sausages are there in Germany?
Germany had 1000 varieties of Sausages
Who is Heidi Klum?
Heidi Klum is a German model, television host, producer, and businesswoman. She appeared on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 1998 and was the first German model to become a Victoria's Secret Angel
What is a „halver Hahn"?
Half a slice of rye bread ith a layer of butter, and cheese on top. It is usually served with medium-strong mustard, onions and pickles
Where in Germany can you find beaches?
At the Baltic and North Sea, e.g. Rügen, Sylt, Langeoog, Timmendorf Beach or Usedom.
What is the German's favorite holiday destination (for partying)?
Mallorca (for some only the "Ballermann")
Where Germany did the Gummy bear originate?
Bonn, North Rhine-Westphalia
Who is Helene Fischer?
Helene Fischer is a German pop singer, dancer, entertainer, television presenter and actress.
How many gallons of beer do Germans consume over a year?
Germany is the second largest beer consumer in Europe - we usually drink around 2.55 billion gallons of it a year.
How many federal states does Germany have?
In total there are 16 federal states which are partly sovereign.
Why do we celebrate "German Unity Day" / "Tag der Deutschen Einheit"?
This day reminds of the German reunification in 1990 when West Germany and East Germany were unified
What car did brands originate in Germany?
BMW, Volkswagen, Mercedes Benz, Audi, Porsche, Bugatti, and Rolls Royce.
Who is Michael Schumacher?
A seven-time World Champion F1 driver and tops the list of most Grand Prix wins in the history of Formula One.
What does Haribo stand for?
Hans Riegel, Bonn
What is Schloß Neuschwanstein?
It is one of Europe's most famous (and picturesque) fairy tale castles in the South of Germany
What is the Rhineland tradition to do for the 1st of May?
Men put their girlfriend or crush in the night a decorated maypole and attach it to their house or window. In the leap year, it's the women's turn.
What is the most popular football team in Germany?
FC Bayern Munich
Who is Ludwig van Beethoven?
A deaf composer who lived during the late 1700's and the early 1800's
Why was Fanta invented?
This drink was invented for the German market because in war-time production of Coca Cola was difficult
What was the purpose of the Berlin Wall?
The Berlin Wall was built by the German Democratic Republic during the Cold War to prevent its population from escaping Soviet-controlled East Berlin to West Berlin, which was controlled by the major Western Allies.
What is a “Brückentag” (bridge day) in Germany?
A "Brückentag" or bridge day is a work day that falls between two non-working days and is often then taken off, too.
How Many zoos does Germany have?
414 zoos