Many have heard about Germany, and some even had the luck 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 the "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 over, and today Germany is famous for its amazing inventions and technological solutions. The cars produced by local engineers are considered the standard of style and reliability.
But what else is attractive and interesting to 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 producers are considered the most productive in the world. Just imagine, the country annually produces almost 5,000 types 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 the intoxicating drink has been known for a long time. Therefore, the largest beer festival is held in this country. To imagine the scale of beer production, think about it: every third brewery in the world 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 for the 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, it takes a lot of effort to get him out of the premises. That is why residents prefer to live in rented housing, and any debts will be completely written off after 10 years, provided that you find a normal job.
We all know that in order to win any lawsuit, you need to present strong evidence of your case. But only in Germany, the basis of their claims or explanations can be based on the facts that are spelled out 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. For children's pranks, they will always be duly punished. If children grow up without parents, then no matter what the child does, no one will be responsible for it.
Only in Germany is the value of a product based on its usefulness. The more valuable a product is, the more expensive it is.
If we compare the average population of Germany and Russia, it turns out that the level of culture is higher for a German, but the level of education is for residents of our homeland.
It is only in this country that an offender who has committed a crime while intoxicated has the right to a mitigation of punishment. Alcohol in the blood is a circumstance that mitigates guilt. The exceptions are accidents and crimes with the use of official position.
Well, those who work in the civil service are completely exempt from taxes. And you won't be able to fire such workers. Their jobs are assigned to them by law.
It is possible to try the ice cream, which most closely resembles the one produced in Soviet times, only in Germany.
Inventions and quirks
The first chewing gum, the first headache pill, aspirin, has German roots.
If you decide to go fishing, you must complete the appropriate training. Special attention in the courses is paid to the section on how not to hurt the caught fish.
The Germans get so used to constant work that a change in environment and type of activity can very often lead him to the chair of a psychotherapist.
