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Germany Humor
New ReviewContrary to the popular view, Germans have a great sense of humor. They love to laugh at themselves, and jokes about the slow Frisians, the thrifty Swabians, and the curious Berliners fill German theaters and cabarets. A good sense of...
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Germany Women in Society
New ReviewUnder the Grundgesetz (Basic Law), men and women in Germany are guaranteed equal rights. In reality, women and men don’t receive equal pay. In addition, only a handful of women make it to senior management positions. As in most other...
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Germany Customs
New ReviewEverything has its time and place—so the saying goes. In keeping with this expression, Germans expect a certain level of formality in public settings, while private gatherings tend to be far less formal. Germans are big on shaking hands....
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Germany Values
New ReviewThe German view of the world has been shaped by the country’s complex, at times turbulent, history and by its position at the geographical heart of Europe. The very idea of a German nation was not even a real possibility until the...
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Germany Education
New ReviewExplore the nuances of the German education system. Though not compulsory, kindergartens provide the first entry into German education. Children then attend the Grund Schule elementary school, which aims to teach basic skills along with...
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Germany Reunification
New ReviewThe process of creating a unified Germany is on track but far from complete. After the initial euphoria wore off, the enormity of the task ahead set in. Improving the poor state of industry and the infrastructure in the former East...
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Germany Income and Wealth
New ReviewSince Germany has emerged as the economic powerhouse of Europe, the standard of living of the German people has improved enormously. Germany’s per capita income is among the top ten in the world. Signs of affluence are everywhere....
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Germany Demographics
New ReviewGermany is one of the most densely populated countries in Europe. In fact, in the Rhine-Ruhr Valley, there are no obvious boundaries between cities. It’s just a mass of urban sprawl. Explore commonalities among German cities, which tend...
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Introduction to Dusseldorf
New ReviewOnce a small fishing village on the Rhine, Dusseldorf has the second-largest stock exchange in Germany and has become the banking and commercial center for the industrial region of the Ruhr. Consequently, the city has attracted a sizable...
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Introduction to Hamburg
New ReviewThe free Hanseatic city of Hamburg is Germany’s second-largest city. Dating back to 811, the city has flourished as a center of trade and commerce. Today, it boasts one of the busiest ports in the world. Devastated by fire bombings in...
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Introduction to Berlin
New ReviewOften described as the metropolis with the turbulent past, Berlin is by far the most exciting and cosmopolitan city in Germany. It’s the official capital and attracts a huge amount of investment. In addition, numerous corporate,...
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Introduction to Leipzig
New ReviewLocated in the heart of the former East German state, Leipzig was once one of the major industrial centers of Eastern Europe. Today, it is the quintessential example of a city that has undergone rapid economic recovery since Germany’s...
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Introduction to Munich
New ReviewRegarded as one of Germany's most traditional cities, Munich, the capital of Bavaria, is suffused with traditions, attitudes, and values foreigners usually associate with Germany. It is also one of Germany's most prosperous cities....
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Introduction to Frankfurt
New ReviewKnown as Germany's Manhattan because of the numerous skyscrapers recently built there, Frankfurt is home to the continent’s financial capital. It's the headquarters of the European Central Bank as well as the location of Germany's major...
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Germany Major Regions
New ReviewGermany consists of sixteen states (or Länder), including three city-states—Berlin, Bremen, and Hamburg. Generally grouped by region, these states have distinct social and cultural heritages. Discover the country’s varied regions and...
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Germany Geography
New ReviewGermany is located in the heart of Europe and shares borders with nine countries. Explore the terrain, which varies ranging from the northern plains to the Danube Valley and the magnificent German Alps in the south. Germany’s extensive...
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France Attitudes Toward Work
New ReviewThe French tend to be motivated by a search for perfection and generally take pride in their work. Nevertheless, business and social relationships along with quality of life and well-being matter a great deal to the French, some of whom...
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Germany Food and Eating Habits
New ReviewAs with many aspects of German culture and society, popular perceptions about German food tend to be off the mark. While Germans still love their potatoes, meat, and sausage, eating habits have changed enormously over the years. Many...
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Germany Environment
New ReviewGermany had a serious problem with pollution. Increasingly over the years, managing the environment has become a high priority for Germans. The result has been a level of ecological awareness and environmental policy unsurpassed in...
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Germany Climate
New ReviewWhile Germany’s weather is not the country’s main attraction, the weather can differ by region. Winters are generally long and dreary, and summers can be surprisingly unpredictable. Unlike most of Germany, the upper Rhine Valley has a...
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