There are many interesting
Facts About Germany which add to the charm of the country.
Geographical Wonders and Interesting People:
Apart from Russia, Germany is known as the most densely populated European country and boasts of the total population of 81 million. The Germans are just one step away from achieving the first position in terms of beer consumption with an average of 119 litres per person. Germany boasts of about 700 zoological gardens, wildlife parks, aquariums, safaris and sanctuaries including 414 registered zoos. The Zoologischer Garden in Berlin is known as the largest zoo in the world and houses the largest number of species. The German Prince Albert II von Thurn und Taxis is known as world’s youngest billionaire whose possessions is worth $ 1.9 billion as estimated in 2006. The German athletes are known to won the maximum number of Olympic medals. The total number is 1548 and Germany is just next to USA regarding the total number of medals.
Cultural and Scientific Wonders:
The world of western classical music is largely influenced by the German-speaking composers such as Bach, Handel, Beethoven, Schumann, Brahms, Wagner and R.Strauss etc. German philosophers have contributed much to world philosophy like the writings of Kant, Hegel, Nietzsche, and Martin Heidegger have influenced many. In the midst of World War I, Germany was the first country to embrace Daylight Saving Time or DST in 1916. Some of the immortal creations like the clarinet, the pocket watch, the automated calculator, engines which run in diesel, petrol and gasoline are the contributions of the Germans. Among the boons of modern science the jet engine, the LCD Screen, the Walkman and the motorcycle are some of the famous inventions of the Germans. For a long time Germany had not banned smoking in workplaces and restaurants. One of the frequently-discussed reasons behind this ban is that the Nazis were completely against this habit and the German officials did not want to do the same lest it suggests that they are blindly following the Nazis.
Economic Wonders:
BASF or the Badische Anilin-und-Soda-Fabrik is the second largest chemical company in the world. The European Central Banks is located in Frankfurt in Germany. DELAG or the German Airship Transport Corporation is known as the first airline in the world. It started in 1909. In 2006 the biggest train station was inaugurated in Berlin. The Frankfurt International Airport is known to cover the maximum number of international destinations.
