Interesting Facts About Germany

By: Want To Know It

Germany (officially called the Federal Republic of Germany) is a country in central Europe. This post will tell you some interesting facts about Germany that you probably don’t know!

Interesting Facts About Germany

Germany exports more goods than any other country in the world.
Over 98% of the population own cell phones.
The official currency is the euro.
The German government is committed to lowering carbon emissions by using renewable energy and supporting sustainable development.
Gummy bears were invented by a German man- Hans Riegel!
Germany has a low fertility rate. Each woman has, on average, 1.41 children.
About 20% of the country’s population are foreign or of foreign decent.
Christianity is the largest religion in Germany. 64% of the population identify themselves as Christians. However, a poll conducted in 2005 revealed only 47% of the population believed that God exists.
German is the official language of Germany and is the most widely spoken language.
There are over 5,000 brands of beer to choose from in Germany- and 500 brands of mineral water!
German universities charge anywhere from 50-500 euros per semester.
About 90% of all German homes have cable or satellite television.
Football (soccer) is the most popular sport in Germany.
Germany finished fifth in the 2008 Beijing Olympic medal tally.