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1 Intro
You may know Germany as a country that loves beer and sausages, but it’s
also a really interesting and vibrant place that’s full of history. Today we’ll
cover some basic information about the country and all the facts about
Germany you should know. We’ll also be including some cool and
interesting facts that you might be surprised about!

Where is Germany?
Germany is located in central Europe and shares borders with a lot of nearby
countries, including Denmark, the Netherlands, Poland, and the Czech
Republic. You can see where Germany is located on the screen
presentation: The pic.

How big is Germany?

Germany has an area of 357,386 km2, making it the 7th biggest country in
Europe.

What is the capital of Germany?

The capital of Germany is Berlin, which is located in the northeast part of the
country. Berlin has a population of 3.645 million and is a very popular
destination for ex-pats and international students.

NO.5 National Symbols of Germany -w/ pic for every symbol

National symbols of Germany are the symbols that are used in Germany to
represent what is unique about the nation, reflecting different aspects of its
cultural life and history.
National Colors of Germany – Black, Red, And Gold

 The National colors of the Federal Republic of Germany are officially black, red,

and gold defined by the adoption of the West German flag as a tricolor with these
colors in 1949. As Germany was divided into West Germany and East
Germany beginning in 1949 and continuing through 1990, both Germanies
retained the black, red, and gold colors on each respective flag. After German
reunification in 1990, West and East Germany adopted the West German flag as
the flag of reunited Germany, therefore maintaining black, red, and gold as
Germany's colors.

Founder of Germany – Otto Von Bismarck

 Otto Von Bismarck - successfully concluded the war with Denmark in

1864; the subsequent decisive Prussian victory in the Austro-Prussian War of
1866 enabled him to create the North German Confederation which excluded
Austria. After the defeat of France in the Franco-Prussian War, the German
princes proclaimed the founding of the German Empire in 1871.

National day of Germany – 3 Oct 1945

 German Unity Day is the National Day in Germany, celebrated on October 3 rd. It
commemorates German unification in 1990 when the Federal Republic of
Germany (West Germany) and the German Democratic Republic (East
Germany) were unified, so that for the first time since 1945 there existed a
single German state.

National animal of Germany – Black Eagle

 The Black Eagle (Heiraatus Spilogaster) It’s a darkly feathered eagle that stands
about 40 inches tall.

National Dish of Germany – Sauerbraten

 Sauerbraten is a traditional German roast of heavily marinated meat. It is

regarded as a national dish of Germany and is frequently served in German-style
restaurants internationally. It can be prepared from a variety of meats, most often
from beef, but also from venison, lamb and mutton, pork, and horse.
National dance of Germany – Schuhplattler

 Is a traditional style of popular folk dance in the regions of Bavaria and

Tyrol (southern Germany, Austria, and the German-speaking regions of northern
Italy). In this dance, the performers stomp, clap and strike the soles of their
shoes (Schuhe), thighs and knees with their hands held flat (Platt). There are
more than 150 basic Schuhplattlers, as well as marches and acrobatic feats that
are often interspersed with the basic dance in performance. They may be seen
today in Europe and in German immigrant communities around the world. While
the Schuhplattler is still largely performed by adults, it has become increasingly
popular with youngsters, who love its colorful costumes and its bouncing,
leaping, kicking, and choreographed horseplay.

National dress of Germany – Dirndls

 Is a feminine dress that originated in German-speaking areas of the Alps. It is

traditionally worn by women and girls in Bavaria (south-
eastern Germany), Austria, Liechtenstein, Switzerland, and the Alpine regions
of Italy. A dirndl consists of a close-fitting bodice featuring a low neckline, a
blouse worn under the bodice, a wide high-waisted skirt, and an apron.

National monument of Germany – Kyffhäuser Monument

 Kyffhäuser Monument, Bad Frankenhausen (1896) This towering monument

of national pride, the third largest in Germany, was built to honor Emperor
Wilhelm I after his death. Beneath an enormous equestrian statue of Wilhelm,
the medieval emperor Frederick Barbarossa reclines on a throne.

National Anthem of Germany – Deutschlandlied

 The Deutschlandlied officially titled “Das Lied der Deutschen” also known as
The Song of the Germans’, has been the national anthem of Germany since
1922-1945 and readopted in 1952 for similar reasons, with only the third stanza
sung on official occasions.

National Fruit of Germany – Apple

 Of all kinds of top fruit grown in Germany apples remain the most popular.
National Flower of Germany – Cyani/Cornflower

 The National Flower of Germany is Centaurea cyanus (cornflower). It is

native to Germany and other parts of Europe. It is considered as the beauty of
European gardens. It is highly loved throughout the Germany.

National Sport of Germany – Football

 Football (soccer) is the most popular sport in Germany. With a total of 26,000

clubs and 178,000 teams, the German football sport is financed by means of
state funding and state contributions, voluntary service, private sponsors, and
membership fees.

National Tree of Germany – Oak Tree

 It means Power, Pride, honor, protection, Knowledge, and good luck.

National Poet of Germany – Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe

 Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe - He is widely regarded as the greatest and most
influential writer in the German language, his work having a profound and wide-
ranging influence on Western literary, political, and philosophical thought from
the late 18th century to the present day.

National mausoleum of Germany – Tannenberg Memorial

 The Tannenberg Memorial (German: Tannenberg-Nationaldenkmal, from 1935:

Reichsehrenmal-Tannenberg) was a monument to the German soldiers of the
Battle of Tannenberg, the First Battle of the Masurian Lakes, and the medieval
Battle of Tannenberg (1410).

National hero of Germany – Martin Luther

 Martin Luther (10 November 1483 – 18 February 1546) was a German

priest, theologian, author and hymnwriter. A former Augustinian friar, he is best
known as the seminal figure in the Protestant Reformation and the namesake
of Lutheranism.
National Emblem / Coat of Arms – Federal Eagle

 The coat of arms of Germany displays 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. This is the Bundesadler (German for
"Federal Eagle"), formerly known as Reichsadler (German for "Imperial
Eagle"). It is one of the oldest coats of arms in the world, and today the
oldest national symbol used in Europe.

NO.7 (Pepito) Common Expressions

1. Wie geht est

Translation: How’s it going?

Meaning: How are you? 

This is a casual way to greet your friends in German or to acknowledge someone you
were just introduced to. 

2. Bis bald!

Translation: See you soon!

Meaning: Bye

This is a casual way that you can say goodbye to someone in German.
 3. Mach’s gut

Translation: Take it easy

Meaning: Bye

This is a casual German expression used to say “goodbye”.

4. Bis dann!

Translation: See you then!

Meaning: Later!

This is another casual way to say “goodbye” in German. If you and a friend are parting
now but have made plans to meet up later, you can use this to bid them farewell.

5. Das macht nichts

Translation: Nevermind

Meaning: That’s okay

You can use this German phrase when you want to tell someone that things are “okay”
and you are not offended or mad about a situation. 

6. Nicht der Rede wert

Translation: Don’t mention it

Meaning: A casual response to “thank you”

You can use this to say that you don’t mind doing someone a favor. It’s a casual German
expression that is an alternative to “you’re welcome”. 

7. So ein Pech!

Translation: Bad luck!

Meaning: Bad luck!

You can use this German expression to express pity or sympathy for someone in a bad
situation. Or as an exclamation to say that you are not happy with a situation.

8. Viel Glück!

Translation: Good luck!

Meaning: Good luck!

This is another casual way of saying “goodbye”. If you are wishing someone who is
leaving to go for say, take a test, you can call out to them “viel glück!” It is also an
exclamation of pleased surprise, similar to “I’m happy for you!”

9. Darf ich mal vorbei?

Translation: May I pass by?

Meaning: Coming through

This is a common German phrase that you will hear as you navigate a crowded street or
room. This is basically the equivalent of saying “excuse me” when you are trying to get
past someone. It should get them to move a little so you can get by.

10. Guten Appetit!

Translation: Good appetite!

Meaning: Let’s eat!

You might hear this when dining out with a German speaker. This is basically a polite
way of saying that you can begin enjoying your food.

11. Heiliger Strohsack!

Translation: Holy straw sack

Meaning: Holy smokes!

This is an exclamation of surprise. If a German speaker is startled by someone or

something, they might say this. Or they might use a German swear word. 

NO.10 Trivia
 65% of the highways in Germany have no speed limit and are called the Autobahn
 Germany sells around 6 million cars a year, making it one of the largest car
producers in the world
 The first book ever printed was in German, and the first magazine was launched in
Germany in 1663
 We’re a nation that loves books, we publish around 94,000 titles every year
 Germany has more zoos than any other country, we have over 400
 Fanta was created in Germany during the Second World War after Coca-Cola
syrup was prevented from being imported into the country
 Munich is the second most punctual large airport in the world after Tokyo
 Some of the world’s most famous inventions were created in Germany - the
lightbulb, automated calculators, automobiles, insulin, petrol engines, jet engines,
and the Walkman (to name a few!)
 Germany is a very cultured country, with 6,200 museums, 820 theatres, 130
professional orchestras, and 8,800 libraries. 
 Because we have so many cultural activities for people to enjoy, it was found that
more people go to exhibitions than to football matches in Germany