1. Germany has more than 2,000 breweries, making more than 5,000 different types of beer.
2. There are approximately 1,500 castles in Germany, of which about 500 are open to the public.
3. Germany has the most roads in Europe, a staggering 687,983km.
4. Germany leads the world in Solar technology.
5. Germany is home to the first printed book in the world, the Gutenberg Bible.
6. Germany is the largest national economy in Europe, the fourth largest in the world and the fifth largest by nominal GDP.
7. The German language is the most widely spoken native language in Europe.
8. Berlin is three times larger than Paris.
9. Germany is the third most popular destination for tourists, after France and Spain.
10. The world's first ever motorway opened in Germany in 1921.
11. Germans can be very punctual. It is considered very impolite to arrive late for a meeting or an appointment.
12. The German capital, Berlin, is the greenest major city in Europe.
13. Germany was the first country to adopt Daylight Saving Time in 1916.
14. The world-famous Oktoberfest takes place in Germany every year.
15. Germany has the world’s oldest and most diverse food culture.
16. The Autobahn is the world's first and only unrestricted highway, allowing cars to go as fast as they wish (within reason).
17. Germany is the largest consumer of beer in the world.
18. Germany has the most shopping centers per capita in Europe.
19. Germany has the most western federal states in Europe, with sixteen.
20. Germany is the world's second-largest exporter of cars, after Japan.
21. Germany is the world’s oldest wine growing country.
22. The largest beer garden in the world is located in Munich.
23. Germany has some of the world's most advanced wind energy technology.
24. Germany has the highest employment rate in the European Union.
25. The German Autobahns are twice as wide as normal highways.
26. The German education system is widely regarded as among the best in the world.
27. Germany has the most museums in the world.
28. Germany is the leading producer of wind turbines and solar power in Europe.
29. The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin is one of the most famous landmarks in Germany.
30. Germany is one of the world’s most beautiful countries and is home to some of the best Christmas markets in the world.
In Africa, it's polite to be late only if you have a good reason e.g I was making a decision wether to come or not and that's why am late. In other words Africans do not care.
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