10 interesting facts about Germany
(Baonghean.vn) - Germany is not only famous for its industrial landmarks and world-leading scientific development, but also attracts tourists with its magnificent castles that look like something out of a fairy tale.
1. Too many cities were once the "capitals" of Germany.
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| Before Berlin became the capital of Germany, other cities that served as the country's "capitals" included: Aachen, Regensburg, Frankfurt-am-Main, Nuremberg, Weimar, and Bonn. This is one of the interesting facts about Germany. |
2. Who is the wealthiest family in Germany today?
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| The descendants of Joseph Goebbels' wife's family are currently the wealthiest family in Germany. |
3. Many schools were closed.
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| Between 1989 and 2009, approximately 2,000 schools in Germany had to close due to low student numbers. |
4. Population decline
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| Unlike many other countries in the world, Germany's population is on a downward trend. It is estimated that Germany's population has decreased by 2 million people in the last two decades. |
5. Tuition-free
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| Since 2014, the German government has abolished university tuition fees, even for international students. Not only are university students exempt from tuition fees, but high school students also don't have to pay any fees. Furthermore, completing the 9th grade is mandatory for every student. It is estimated that Germany spends an average of 5800 Euros per student annually. |
6. 60% of videos on YouTube are blocked.
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| Approximately 60% of the top 1,000 most popular videos on YouTube are blocked in Germany. |
7. The Nazi salute is prohibited.
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| Giving a Nazi salute in Germany could result in a three-year prison sentence. |
8. Huge debt
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| Germany's debt after World War I amounted to 96,000 tons of gold. This was truly an enormous figure. |
9. It is forbidden to name a child "Matti".
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| In Germany, parents are not allowed to name their children "Matti" because the name does not clearly indicate the child's gender. |
10. The world's lowest birth rate.
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| Germany and Japan currently have the lowest birth rates in the world. In the last five years, only 8 children have been born per 1,000 people in Germany. |
Kim Ngoc
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