Germany - A Much of Europe as Pie is to America
Germany - A Much of Europe as Pie is to America
Germany is the seventh largest country in Europe. The country has a varied terrain that is ranged from low- lying coastal flats along the North and Balic seas. Germany also has heavy forested mountains and snow covered Alps in the south.The part of southern German is drained by many rivers. The Bavarian Alps, is the highest point in Germany, consisting of plateaus and forested mountains. Some of the forest are the Black
Forest, the highlands of Swabia, and the Bohemian Forest. Lake Constanc, in the Alps, is a popular tourist area. The largest city and the capital is Berlin, although Bonn is still home to some government offices.
Germany has a mostly moderate climate, having cool winters and warm summers. The Rhine river valley tends to humid and somewhat warmer in both the winter and summer, whereas mountain areas can be much colder. The average precipitation in much heavier in the south, along the Alpine slopes.Manufactoring and service industies are the dominant economic activities. Germany is a leading producer of products such as iron and steel, machinery and machine tools, and atomobiles. Overall, the principal german agricultural products are potatoes, wheat, barley, rye, surgar beets, cabbage, fruit, and dairy products. A large number of cattle, hogs, and other poultry are raised. Germany is an economic powerhouse in the European Union, and its currancy, deatsche mark is the strongest in the world.
Germans have made numerous contributions to culture. There are many out standing authors, artist, architects, musicians, and pilosophers. The two coposers, Johann Sebatian Bach and Ludwigvan Beethoven are most likley the best known all over the world. Being overwelmingly urban, most of the people live a comfortable lifestyle. Germans also have plentiful leisure time (three or more weeks of mandatory paid vacation), and social welfare benefits distinguishing the German society. Mant Germans enjoy hiking,camping, skiing, and other outdoor activities. Soccer is the most popular sport in the nation. They are also known for their love of food, especially rich pastries, veal and pork dishes, and various types of sausages and cheeses. German-made wine and beer are famous all over the world. Another popular ritual is social gatherings at outdoor beer ar wine gardens or cellar resturants.
Religion in Germany plays a fairly small role in society. Church attendance in Germany is much lower than theUnited States. Under German law, all...