Germany borders nine other countries, more than any other European country. Germany is most known for its breathtaking landscapes and busy waterways. (Hamen P.15)  Two-thirds of Germany’s population are Christian , but they still have a diverse culture. Over the last 1,000 years Germany has changed, segregated and reunited. Germany was involved in both World wars. Through these changes their government has dramatically changed from a monarcharchy to a republic. Currently, Germany’s economy is one of the best out of the whole world.

Germany has gone through a lot of changes throughout their history. The first inhabitants were the Neanderthal. Although, the first settlements, were made by the Celts. Later, Germany was made up of little states, ruled by different dukes. In 200 B.C. a tribe called the Teatuns invaded Germany and destroyed the Celts , who ruled over the land. The country was founded by Otto Von Bismark in 1871. He united all the different states. In 1933 Adolf Hitler and his Nazi party came to power in Germany. During World War 1, Hitler created concentration camps, killing many different groups of people including the Jewish. The Nazi Germans were defeated and Hitler committed suicide. After World War 2 west Germany prospered. East Germany fell under communist control and fell far behind.

Germany is in the heart of Europe. Its capital is Berlin. It’s made up by large wooded areas.  There are 97 nature reserves in Germany, the biggest nature reserve is the Black Forest. Lakes and wetlands are two other main regions. The Rhine River is the most scenic and is a busy waterway. The federal waterway in Germany is 7,300 mi. long. In Germany water transportation is very important. Ships and barges carry goods to the North sea via the Elbe River.  Even though most of Germany is modernized, there are still old castles and churches dating back over 1,000 years ago.

Germany’s real name is Buandes Republic. Almost one of every ten Germans speak a foreign language.  Two – Thirds of the population are Christian. The largest minority are the Turkish, who started coming in the 1950’s looking for work in Germany. Germany used to be called the ” Land of Poets and Thinkers.” They are famous for all forms of art and classical music. They celebrate at least ten holidays including New Year’s Eve, Good Friday, Easter, and Pentecost, Labor Day, and Christmas. Working Germans get at least 24 vacation days a year.

Germany’s population is 82,442,299. The federal republic has two main rulers.They use   Euros for their currency. They settled there 5,000 years ago. After Germany settled started to compete with other countries and set up colonies. Royal Families took control of Germany from about Ab-900. It has been called land of Thinkers and Poets. Their Gov.. works hard to protect their nature. Germany does have great landscapes. Germany spent millions to help East Germany. They are currently ruled by Angela Merkel. She has been the chancellor since 2005.