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=  GERMAN   Y    = =     = =      = =  Germany is the largerest city and also the capital. They have a population of 82,765,000 as of 2001. Their monetary system is in euros.Germany is 137,375 square miles. They mostly speak German, with some English.This country is surrounded by Poland, Czech Republic, Austria,Switzerland,France, Belgium, and the Nietherlands. = =     = =      = =  Cultural facts: For breakfast their meals include of sliced meats, cheese, rolls, hard broil eggs. Lunch is the biggest meal of the day and it includes, bread,veggies, meat, and patatoes. Dinner only consist of fruits, bread, and cheese. Germany is known for their pastries. Mostly the religion includes protestant,Urban, Italian, Roman Catholic, Islam, and Judaism. The holidays that they celebrate are New Years Day, Good Fridy, Easter, Pentecost,Labor Day, Christams, and the most popular holiday is Oktoberfest. This is when they dress in costumes, watch parades, enjoy music, food, and German beverages. = == =Country facts: The National Anthem is 'Das Lied der Deutschem." Germany is the second most populous country in Europe, after Russia. Stores often close from either 12 to 1. Germany leads the orld in field & track, tennis, cycling, and formula one auto racing. Their national soccer team won 3 world cups. Their flag has the colors red, orange, and blacks strips. The surrounding countries are Poland, Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, France, Belguim, and Neitherlands. January is the coldest month. 16.9 millon tourists bring 20.2 millon euros a year, with equals about 26.9 millon dollars.=

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**Social (society) information: Germany’s record has fever marriages and more divorces. In most small towns they own their own theatre, orchestra, and museums. Hobbies include soccer (but only considered a boys sport), hiking, playing card and board games, drinking, festivals, and clubs. Some of the famous people Ludwig Von Beethoven, Handel, and Sebastian Bach were all from Germany. Also the semi-famous, Toko Hotel, lives there. They love arts and crafts, dancing, and plenty of food during celebrations and festivals.** The World book Encylopedia G Germany 1997 10 144-172 1997 World Book Inc. United States of America James J. SHEEHAN
 * School and Education: Kidergarden is optional for ages 3-6. Students are grades in school on a scale from 1 to 6, 1 being high and 6 being low. Germany does not allow home schooling, except if the child suffers from an illness. You must attend school from ages6 to 14. Schools are known for high quality in their education. Primary school usually lasts 4 years, 6 years in Berlin and Brandenburg. Gymnasim is a secondary schoolthe includes the most gifted children and prepares students for college.**=====

Book title:Germany Publisher: Bridgestone Books City of Publication: Mankato, Minn. Year Published: 2001 Author: Laura Purdie Salas

Book title: Our World: Germany Publisher: Great Neck Publishing City of Publication: unidentifed Year published: 2006 Author: Baliey Database name:Student Research center Subscription serviceL Ebscohost

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Similar:
 * Both go to school
 * Both have different native backgrounds and people from all over
 * Eat the same kinds of food
 * Enjoy doing the same activities
 * both active
 * loves festivals
 * different type of money

Differences
 * more musical and actsy
 * eats bigger meals
 * has more holidays and celebrations
 * school is shorter and better there
 * they like different hobbies then we do.
 * we have different types of money
 * speak different language