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How old is the country of Germany?
Approximately 2000 years
Which holiday in Germany involves the creation of elaborate displays of lights and is celebrated by some people in honor of those who have passed away?
Lichterfest (Festival of Lights)
What famous drink was created in Germany
fanta
how many letters are in the German Language?
30
What continent is Germany on?
Europe
When did the Berlin Wall fall?
1989
What holiday, celebrated in Germany on December 31st, marks the end of the year and features fireworks and parties?
Hint: The answer is not New Year's Eve
Silvester
Name the years that Germany won the World Cup.
1954,1974,1990
True or False
Germany is the only place where German is the official language.
False
What is Germany's capital?
Berlin
what war did Frederick the Great famously lead
Seven years war
Which German city is home to the world-famous Oktoberfest beer festival?
Munich
what is the population in Germany?
84.7 million
How many different forms of the German language are there?
35
How much bigger is texas to Germany
aproximently twice as big.
In 2002 Germany switched their currency, what was the currency before that?
Deutsche Mark
On what date is German Reunification Day (Tag der Deutschen Einheit) celebrated?
October 3rd
Which German-born soccer player is often referred to as "Der Kaiser"?
Franz Beckenbauer
True or False
German is a Germanic Language?
True
About what precent of Germany is covered in woodlands
33%
What was the date Germany was first recognised as a region?
February 2nd 962 AD
What is the traditional Bavarian attire worn during Oktoberfest?
Dirndl for women and Lederhosen for men.
how many letters are in the longest German word?
79
what sound does this German letter make
ß
ss or hard s
Name the 9 countries that share borders with Germany
France, Luxembourg, Denmark, Belgium, Switzerland, Austria, Czech Republic, the Netherlands and Poland