Many have heard about Germany, and someone was even lucky enough to spend an unforgettable vacation in this country. Of course, the history of Germany did not leave anyone indifferent. Everyone remembers that it was here that the monstrous Nazi regime was born, which plunged the whole world into a “bloody sea“, and the rapid recovery of all sectors of the economy after global devastation is called nothing more than a “European miracle”. But everything is behind us, and today Germany is famous for its amazing inventions and technological solutions. Cars produced by local engineers are considered the standard of style and reliability.
But what else is attractive and interesting about this European country? Let's try together to get acquainted with the most amazing and interesting facts from the history, traditions and culture of Germany.
European and world leader
German manufacturers are considered the most productive in the world. Just imagine, the country annually produces almost 5,000 varieties of beer, more than 300 varieties of bakery products, 1,500 varieties of sausages and about 500 varieties of mineral water.
The passion of the Germans for intoxicating drink has been known for a long time. Therefore, the largest beer festival takes place in this country. To imagine the scale of beer production, think about it: every third plant in the world for the production of intoxicating drink is located in Bavaria! Local laws allow Bavarians to drink one glass of beer daily.
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Germany is considered one of the wealthiest countries in the world. Here, even the unemployed can live much better than many citizens of other countries who work two or three jobs. The government pays the unemployed a monthly social allowance, the amount of which may well provide, albeit poor, by local standards, but still a full-fledged existence. Well, if a German is on the street, he should get a dog. After all, the state pays good money for its maintenance.
The most unusual facts
If a German citizen maliciously evades paying housing bills, you need to make a lot of efforts to get him evicted from the premises. That is why residents prefer to live in rented housing, and any debts will be fully canceled after 10 years, provided that you find a normal job.
We all know that in order to win in any lawsuit, you need to present strong evidence of your innocence. But only in Germany, you can base your claims or explanations on the facts that are written in the Internet encyclopedia Wikipedia, and the court will take them into account!
The Germans, as a rule, throw away the broken thing. The thing is that repair services in the country are very expensive and it is much easier and cheaper to buy a new washing machine, watch or even a car.
The country has a very loyal attitude towards children, but this does not apply to their parents at all. For childish pranks, they will always be properly punished. If children grow up without parents, then no matter what the child does, no one will be held responsible for it.
Only in Germany the value of a product is based on its usefulness. The more valuable the product, the more expensive it is.
If we compare the average residents of Germany and Russia, it turns out that the level of culture is higher among the Germans, but the level of education is higher among the inhabitants of our homeland.
Only in this country is an offender who committed a crime while intoxicated entitled to a reduced sentence. Alcohol in the blood is a circumstance that extenuates guilt. Exceptions are accidents and crimes using one's official position.
Well, those who work in the public service are completely exempt from taxes. Yes, you can't fire those workers. Their jobs are assigned to them by law.
You can try ice cream, which tastes the most similar to that produced in the Soviet era, only in Germany.
Inventions and quirks
The first chewing gum, the first headache pill – aspirin – have German roots.
If you decide to go fishing, you need to get the appropriate training. Particular attention in the courses is paid to the section on how not to hurt the caught fish.
The Germans are so accustomed to constant work that a change of scenery and type of activity can very often lead him to the chair of a psychotherapist.