100 Interesting Facts About Germany

The world’s fourth-largest economy by nominal GDP, and the fifth-largest by purchasing power parity, Germany is esteemed for its affordable and world-class education worldwide. Travel, scientific innovation, and education are some of the main highlights of Germany. The country is indeed an interesting place to visit and cherish the moments. In this blog, we will explore a long list of 100 interesting facts about Germany-

Top Facts About Germany

1. 33% of Germany is occupied by forests and woodlands.
2. Germany is a member of the European Union.
3. Education in German Universities is free for both Germans and non-germans.
4. There are a whopping 2100 castles in Germany.
5. There are approximately 1500 types of different beers available in Germany.
6. Bordering nations of Germany are Denmark, Luxembourg, Belgium, Poland, France, etc.
7. Germany is one of the most densely populated nations in the world.
8. Germany has sixteen states and all of the states are autonomous in their functioning. Their internal matters are governed by their constitution.
9. You must be surprised to hear this fact that the first printed book in the world was in the German language
10. Germany is a leading nation concerning the number of books published annually. It published more than 94,000 titles in a year.

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11. German is the official language of countries such as Germany, Switzerland, Luxembourg.
12. Berlin has the largest train station in Europe.
13. Berlin is nine times bigger than Paris which is the capital city of France.
14. The german word Donaudampfschifffahrtselektrizitätenhauptbetriebswerkbauunterbeamtengesellschaft is 79 letters long and is the longest published word in the world.
15. There are more than 300 types of bread available in Germany.
16. German is the most widely taught third language in the world.
17. Germany dominates in the domain of automobiles and some of the leading automobile brands in Germany are Mercedes, BMW, and Audi.
18. Germany is the largest economy in the European Union and the fourth largest in the world after the US, China, and Japan.
19. There are over 100 types of sausages available in Germany.
20. Germany is the second-largest consumer of beer in the world.

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21. The biggest beer festival in the world, Oktoberfest, is held in Munich, Germany.
22. 6.7 million litres of beer are consumed at Oktoberfest, the world’s largest beer festival, which ironically takes place in September.
23. Germany has the most number of football fan clubs in the world.
24. The ritual of the Christmas tree on Christmas originated in Germany.
25. Germany has the most number of zoos in the world, which is 400.
26. It is really surprising, most of the taxis in Germany are Mercedes.
27. The Chancellor’s office in Germany is denoted by the name of the washing machine.
28. Germany is a world leader in climate and energy policies, having decided in 2011 to decommission all nuclear power plants (which were producing around 18 percent of total electricity consumption at the time) by 2022 and replace them with renewable energies and new green electricity storage.
29. In Germany, if a prisoner escapes from prison they are not punished as it is considered a human need and instinct to embrace freedom.
30. Germans love to travel, and their spending on travelling is higher than people in the USA even.

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31. A limited-edition doll of the superstar politician Angela Markel was created by the toy-maker in awe of her personality.
32. The city of Reutlingen, Germany is home to the world’s narrowest street.
33. Germany has the highest number of canals in the world.
34. In Berlin, there is a museum solely dedicated to sausages.
35.  65% of highways in Germany do not have a speed limit.
36. Aachen, Regensburg, Frankfurt-am-Main, Nuremberg, and Bonn were the previous capital cities in Germany before the current capital city, Berlin.
37. Almost one-third of Germany is powered by renewable energy sources like solar panels and windmills.
38. Most Germans believe that open windows will cause illnesses like achy joints or the flu. Because of this, the window panes stay tightly shut even in the most beautiful and pleasant weather.
39. Germans order their beer very differently. To order a single beer, raise one thumb. If you want to order two beers, raise your first finger. Be careful not to confuse your fingers and thumbs unless you want to order the whole pub a round of drinks!
40. Germany has 700 zoological gardens, wildlife parks, aquariums, and animal reserves. The Berlin Zoological Garden, one of the world’s largest zoos is located in Germany.

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41. Germans like their privacy like Americans. They don’t greet someone with a hug unless they are close friends and stay at least an arm’s distance or more away when having a conversation with another person.
42. Germans have made major contributions to classical music with the likes of Johann Sebastian Bach, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Ludwig van Beethoven.
43. Popular fairy tales, like “Hansel and Gretel,” “Snow White,” and “Rapunzel,” were created by German brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm. The collection of German fairy tales are commonly known in English as Grimm’s Fairy Tales.
44. Germany hosts some of the largest music festivals in the world, such as Rock am Ring, Wave-Gotik-Treffen.
45. It is illegal in Germany to run out of fuel on highways.
46. All retail and grocery stores are closed on Sunday and Sunday is officially a rest day in Germany as no chores are allowed on that day.
47. The first magazine was invented in Germany in 1663, called Erbauliche Monaths Unterredungen. It was literature and philosophical magazine.
48. During World War II, Coca-Cola syrup was difficult to import into Nazi Germany. As a result, Germans came up with the creation of sweet orange soda, also known as Fanta.
49. Inclusive of the Winter Games of 2014, Germany has won a total of 1,681 medals and 547 of them being gold.
50. Star tennis players such as Boris Becker, Steffi Graf, Anke Huber, and Michael Stich are all Germans. The Deutscher Tennis Bund, which approximately has 1.8 million members, is the largest tennis association in the world.

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51. The sport handball has its origin in Germany.
52. Germans are proactive in sports clubs and one in three Germans is a member of the German Olympic Sports Federation.
53. Germany is called the “Land of Poets and Thinkers.”
54.  Vehicle automobiles, airbags, the printing press with movable type, the MP3 format, and X-ray technology are some of the notable inventions by the German inventors.
55. The literacy rate in Germany is exorbitantly 99% high.
56. The main prominent religion in Germany is Christianity. 
57. There are 35 dialects in the german language.
58. Gummy bears have their origin in Germany.
59. Drinking alcohol is legal in Germany.
60. It is considered a bad omen to wish someone a happy birthday in advance in Germany.

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61. They use Fanta as a star ingredient in deserts in Germany.
62. The Germans never sing their complete national anthem.
63. Müller is the most popular German surname.
64. In Bavaria, Germany beer is a way of life and a person on average consumes 150 litres per year.
65. On October 12, 1810, the first Oktoberfest was held and it lasted five days. It was intended to commemorate the marriage of the crown prince of Bavaria (later King Ludwig I) and Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen.
66. Cologne Cathedral in Germany is the world’s largest cathedral. 
67. The legal age for drinking alcohol in Germany is 16 years.
68. Germany was the first country to implement Daylight Savings Time in 1916. They sparked a revolution that quickly swept through Europe and reached the United States.
69. Munich has the second most punctual large airport in the world.
70.  800 million currywurst, a famous sausage in Germany, is eaten every year in Germany.

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71. Germany’s life expectancy for men is 78 years and 83 years for women. It is considered an apt place for growing old.
72. Germany is the second most popular ex-pat destination in the world.
73. Zoologischer Garten in Berlin is the largest zoo in the world.
74. More than half of people in Germany in the age group of 15-64 years are employable and have a secure job.
75. Small and medium businesses in Germany contribute 52% growth in Germany’s overall economic output.
76.  Germany has approximately 6,200 museums, 820 theatres, 130 professional orchestras, and 8,800 libraries.
77. Smoking is banned in public places in Germany.
78. Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany since 2005, was ranked as the world’s second most powerful person as per Forbes magazine.
79.  The per capita GDP of Germany was $52,559 in the financial year 2019.
80. Dresden in Germany is popularly known as the jewellery box.

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81. Berlin is the most popular city in Germany for travel purposes.
82. Germany and Netherlands are arch-rivals in football.
83. Football is the most famous and celebrated sport in Germany.
84. The climate is warm throughout the year in Germany and has a relatively mild winter climate.
85. The world’s first psychological laboratory was established in Leipzig, Germany in 1879.
86. Trier city in Germany is known for its historic Roman and medieval buildings.
87. Germany surrendered In 1945 World War 2.
88. In 2014, tuition fee for undergraduate and postgraduate education was curbed by Germany.
89.  Germany ranked third in Europe in beer consumption per capita in 2012.
90. Public consumption of alcohol is permitted in Germany.

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91. Children are given gifts like candies, toys when they first enter school.
92. Laws in Germany have the authority to change the name of babies if they are not named as per their gender.
93. Berlin city in Germany has more bridges than Venice.
94. Approximately, 95 to 100 million people in Europe are native German speakers.
95. Any form of discrimination in Germany against the LGBTQ group is deemed illegal.
96. The hamburger is named after Hamburg city in Germany.
97. Every day, bombs from the Second World War are discovered in Germany and approximately 15 bombs are deactivated.
98. The checkers game was first invented in Germany in 1892.
99. As per purchasing power parity, Germany is the fifth-largest economy in the world.
100. In German cinemas, sweet popcorns are preferred over salty popcorns.

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