Germany is a country in
Western Europe with forests, rivers, mountain ranges and beaches in the North
Sea. It has more than two thousand years of history. Berlin, its capital, is home to scenes of art and nightlife, the
Brandenburg Gate and numerous WWII sites.
1.
The name of
Germany in the German language is Deutschland.
2.
Most taxis in
Germany is a Mercedes.
3.
In Germany, there
is no punishment for a prisoner who tries to escape from jail because it is a
basic human instinct to be free.
4.
The world’s narrowest
street is in Reutlingen. It is called Spreuerhofstrasse and is 31 cm (one foot)
wide at its narrowest point.
5.
The longest word
ever composed in German is “Donaudampfschifffahrtselektrizitätenhauptbetriebswerkbauunterbeamtengesellschaft”,
the "Association for Subordinate Officials of the Head Office Management
of the Danube Steamboat Electrical Services".
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