INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT GERMANY

FACTS ABOUT GERMANY

Check your knowledge about Germany by reading these Facts About Germany. Do you even know that Calculator has been invented in Germany and compared to Venice, Berlin has more number of Bridges?

How much you know about Germans? Here are some interesting and informative facts about Germany. Get ready to test your IQ with these facts regarding Germany.

1. First country to adopt Daylight Saving Time (DST) was Germany

DST refers to summer time. This took place in 1916 during WWI for conservation of energy.

2. Germany has number of cultural activities and places as compared to other countries

Number of cultural places like 6200 museums, 130 orchestras, 820 theaters, and 8800 libraries according to the record of 2013. There are also huge number of exhibitions halls, museums and art galleries than other countries.

3. Escaping from prison is not punished by laws of Germany

Laws of Germany assumes that escaping from a prison is basic human tendency of being free and therefore the prisoners own to be free. During the process of escape if prisoner damages the property is armed then is held punishable.

4. Germany holds lead position in Energy and Climate Policies

Germany produces almost 18% energy from nuclear power stations. So in 2011 it was decided to replace nuclear power stations with renewable energies by 2022 and increase the storage for green electricity. Now, almost 1/3 of Germany is powered on renewable energy.

5. According to  German Autobahn, if you run out of fuel it's illegal

You can only stop on legendary highways only if there is emergency and not if your gas tank is empty. If you do so, you can be fined and also your license may be suspended for upto 6 months. If you are found walking or running on highway system, you can be punished by a fine of around EUR 90.

6. Fanta was invented in Germany during WWII

Trade barriers increased between Germany and America during WWII, due to which import of Coca-Cola was stopped. Which led to the invention of Fanta as a substitute to Coca-Cola. It is the second oldest brand after Coca-Cola and most loved drink outside United States. Consumption of Fanta is 130 million times in day-to-day life around the world.

7. Free education in Germany even for Internationals students

In 2014, Politicians thought that paying higher for education is 'socially unfair'. Due to this they eliminated the tuition fees for bachelor's degrees in public funded universities.

8. Each year in Germany, near about 800 million Currywurst are consumed

Currywurst is nothing but sausages with spicy sauce. Believe me it's a street food which is one of the finest in Germany. Out of which 7 million are consumed in Berlin alone.

9. One of the biggest and finest Car manufacturer's in world

2015 report exhibits that Germany sold 60 lakh cars in the year. Brands like Mercedes, Volkswagen, BMW, and Audi were at top most position in 2016.

10. Oktoberfest in Munich's is one of the largest folk festival in world

Started in 1810, festival is celebrated in September end refers to past when Crown Prince Ludwig gave a party as a celebration of his wedding with Princess Terese on 12th Oct.

11. Second most well timed large airport in word is Munich

According to the OAG report, out of the category of large airports Tokyo is the most well timed airport.

12. Great inventions by Germany

Famous inventions like Light bulb, Automobile, and the Automated Calculator. They are also known for inventing Clarinet, discovery of Insulin, the Pocket watch, Television (partially), Parafin Wax, Petrol/Diesel Engines, Motorcycle, Jet engine, LCD screen, and the Walkman.

13.Germany is valued to be a place to grown old

In Germany, average life span is 81 years, which is 83 for women and 78 for men. Population over 60 is just about 26%. 

14. Zoologischer Garten Situated in Berlin is the largest Zoo in the world

There are almost 400 registered zoo's in Germany which includes zoological gardens wildlife sanctuaries, bird parks,etc. Nearly 700 facilities are available.

15. Education System in Germany produces Skilled Person's

The literacy rate of adults between 25-64 is 86% and have completed atleast upper higher secondary education which is equivalent to high school diploma. Which is at the average of 74.2 % in Europe.

16. Germany has high levels of Employment

According to 2016 report, people aged between 15-64 had a paid job and the unemployment rate was as low as 4.2%. Unemployment among the youth was also lowest near to 7.7%.

17. Largest economy in Europe is Germany

After USA, China, and Japan with GDP of EUR 3.5 trillion, Germany ranks at 4th position.

18. As compared to Venice, Berlin has more number of Bridges

There are 960 Bridges in Berlin along with 59.8 sq.km of water consisting of lakes and almost about 180 km of navigable waterways.

 

19. Second largest country for beer consumption in Europe

According to 2012 report, Germans consumed 2.55 billion gallons of beer which was the lowest level since reunification in 1990, still compared to other countries, it's a huge number apart from Czechs. There are over 5000 beer brand with more than 1250+ breweries.

20. Drinking is legal in public places but smoking is banned

Drinking in public places is permitted but smoking in public buildings, transportation is banned from 2007.

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