Germany

1. The capital of Germany, Berlin, is nine times larger than the city of Paris, and actually has more bridges than Venice

2. Like Americans, Germans like their privacy. Don’t greet someone with a hug unless you are close friends and stay at least an arm’s distance or more away when having a conversation with another person.

3. 3)The magazine was first invented in Germany in 1663. Called Erbauliche Monaths Unterredungen, the magazine was a literary and philosophical edition.

4. The Christmas tree was first created in Germany during the Renaissance era. Rather than being draped with illuminate lights, the original Christmas tree was decorated with apples, nuts, and other foods.

5. German is the official language of five countries, including Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Luxembourg, and Liechtenstein. These dialects can be quite distinct from one another!