Neighbours
Germany is bordered by nine countries: France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Denmark, Austria, Poland, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and the Netherlands.
The World's Tallest Cathedral
This cathedral (located in Ulm, Germany) has the tallest tower in the world at 161 metres. Its construction began in 1492 and ended in 1890.
Hearty Breakfast
A typical German breakfast includes coffee, milk, tea and/or orange juice and bread, which is accompanied by jam, honey, meat, cheese and/or eggs.
Maximum Thrill!
The German city - Rust - is home to one of the largest and most frequented amusement parks in Europe: Europa-Park! With a combination of culture and leisure, the rides are spread out in "neighbourhoods", each representing a European country.
Who Says it Better?
The German language has some long words, one of which is composed of 79 letters: donaudampfschifffahrtselektrizitätenhaupt- betriebswerkbauunterbeamtengesellschaft!
Barbie Lookalike
To mark the 50th anniversary of the Barbie brand, the American company created a doll in the image of the German Chancellor, Angela Merkel!
