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German Unification Day, on 3 October, marks the reunification of East and West Germany in 1990. Germans prefer their drinks without ice. Nearly every occupation, from mechanic to waiter to accountant, has a school or program designed specifically for it. In urban areas, people often own or rent small garden plots (Schrebergärten) in or near the city.
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The flag of Germany, last officially adopted in 1949, features three horizontal stripes: black, red, and gold. The colors originate from the uniform colors of the volunteer student corps, the Preussiches Freikorps von Lützow, who fought bravely against Napoleon in the 1813 Battle of Nations.
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Hear the name of the country.
The common name of the country is Germany. The official name is the Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland).
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Hear the national anthem.
The national anthem of Germany is “Song of Germany,” third stanza only; Adopted in 1922. Lyrics by August Heinrich Hoffmann von Fallersleben; music based on a melody by Franz Joseph Haydn.
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Capital: Berlin
Current Time: 7:40 AM
Latitude: 52.31
Longitude: 13.24
Population: 82,369,552 (rank=15)
Area, sq. mi.: 137,803 (rank=61)
Area, sq. km.: 356,910
Human Dev. Index rank: 22 of 177 countries
Adjusted for women: 20 of 156 countries
Real GDP per capita: $29,461
Adult literacy rate: 99% (male); 99% (female)
Infant mortality rate: 4 per 1,000 births
Life expectancy: 76 (male); 82 (female)
Currency: Euro
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Additional Content for Germany
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