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The structure of Germany’s government is very well organized and it has been established very well. Germany’s form of government is a representative democracy, meaning eligible citizens partly determine the laws and offices. The President is one of the most important parts of the German government. The President mostly organizes historical holidays and celebrations. The President is also responsible for checking laws and watching over the legislatures. The President is elected to serve a five year term and has the option to re-run one time. The current President is President Frank-Walter Steinmeier. Many citizens agree that he has done an amazing job so far. In addition to the President, the Chancellor has a very important role when it comes to government. The Chancellor is basically in charge of Germany’s whole government which includes, checking laws, helping with the Presidential election, and making sure there are no problems with any citizens. The Chancellor is elected by the lower house of Parliament and serves a four year term. The last main parts of Germany’s government are the upper and lower houses of Parliament. The houses of Parliament write laws that protect citizens from the harsh effects of society. The upper house has 69 members, which are elected by state legislatures, while the lower house 631 members, which are elected by a popular vote. Overall, Germany’s government is very beneficial and helps all citizens live a healthy and  and happy life.

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Like all governments, Germany’s government enforces rules and regulations that affect citizens in many ways. Germany’s government ensures many rights and freedoms to their citizens. Germans have the freedom to dress the way they want, eat whatever they want, and say what is on their minds’, as long as they are following the law. While the crime rate associated with government has risen by 6.6% in the past year, officials are trying to get the situation under control. Due to their hard work, the crime rate is already drastically falling. In addition, Germany’s government allows any registered citizen to vote if they are 18 years or older. This means that the citizens decide who they want to be their leaders. Also, Germany makes sure that men and women are always created equal and that everyone respects everyone. Germany’s government always has Nazism under control. Many groups involved with Nazism are controlled by limitations placed by the Government. They are not allowed to start riots or interfere with any citizen’s life. The Government has done a great job to slow the rate of Nazi driven crime. Currently, corruption is very low in Germany. While Germany’s government has many laws that affect citizens, they are made to protect them and many of them they are working. Due to the hard work of Parliament, police officers, and other government officials, the citizens of Germany know that they can enjoy their lives because they know they are safe.

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Germany is located in the center of Europe; a place that is known for trading and selling worldwide. Each year, Germany imports about one trillion US dollars worth of goods. Germany’s biggest import is machinery involving computers. Germany uses this equipment to enhance their medicine, engineering, and defenses. In 2016 alone, Germany imported close to 136 billion US dollars worth of computer equipment, data, and machinery. That’s enough money to give every man, woman, and child in Germany 1,500 US dollars. In addition, Germany is known as one of the biggest exporters worldwide. Germany mostly exports machinery including cars and car parts. Mercedes Benz, BMW, Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche are some of the most popular cars that Germany manufactures and exports around the world. Overall, Cars make up 12% of German exports annually. Also, Germany is known for exporting metals such as steel and aluminum that can be used for building structures, fixing equipment, and other architectural projects. Overall, Germany mostly trades with the rest of the European Union, which is a group of European Countries, the United States, and China. Every year Germany imports and exports a total of more than 2 trillion US dollars worth of materials and goods. One of the reasons Germany is such a developed, organized, and prepared country is because Germany enhances their own technology with the help of other countries around the world.

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Germany is a very wealthy country that is lucky to have a thriving economy. Although Germany’s poverty in general is very low, the west side of Germany has a stronger economy than the east side of Germany. As a result, the west side tends to be wealthier and has less poverty than the east side. Many people who live on the west side of Germany have a larger annual household income than people who live in east Germany. In west Germany, you will usually find families living in larger homes who own multiple cars and have no problems paying bills or rent. Although Germany has a strong economy currently, things were not always this way. In 2008, Germany fell into a recession, meaning their economy shrunk. Many people lost their jobs and their homes and others couldn’t even afford to provide their families with food. There was also a lack of imports and exports. Germany’s economy finally began growing again in 2010 when their production of goods and materials increased. Currently, Germany plays the largest role in the European Union, so when Germany’s economy fails, most of Europe will suffer as well. Right now, Germany’s economy is looking stronger than ever and hopefully it stays that way for many years to come.

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One of the biggest and most deadly wars of all time was World War II. Many people around the world believe that Germany caused WWII and the Holocaust which were responsible for the deaths of 6 million people worldwide. Germany killed these people because they believed they were unworthy of the gift of life based off of their looks, beliefs, and religion. Some Germans didn’t agree with these decisions, but they were too scared to resist the powerful Nazi force that was gaining numbers fast. There were many deadly concentration camps set up all around Europe. At these camps, Jews would be forced to work in harsh conditions for hours and hours a day or they would be killed. Some Jews were killed instantly as they arrived at these camps. WWII started when Germany was in a depression and Adolf Hitler became the leader. Hitler was elected to be the Chancellor of Germany in 1933. From there, he persuaded many people that democracy was a terrible form of government and countries that believed in freedom should be stopped. He  began to organize attacks on Poland which started the anti-semitic movement which turned into WWII. From that point on, the Nazi party, lead by Hitler, was born. They believed in white and christian supremacy and would kill anyone that didn’t suit their requirements. Many countries were baffled by Germany’s decisions and joined together to defeat them in WWII.

Hitler was a huge part of the history of Germany and today there are still modern day Nazis roaming the Earth because of his terrible thoughts and actions. People around the world are working hard to make sure this terrible sequence of events never happens again.

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Even after WWII, anti-semitism was still active all around Germany. Many hate driven crimes were popping up all around the country and leading to death and destruction. The west side of Germany started to believe in democracy while the east side continued to believe in Communism. After arguing and discussing their options, both sides decided to build a wall that separated the two zones and declared Germany divided. This started a cold war between the two new regions. The wall stood tall and strong for over 40 years, separating the citizens who believed in democracy and the citizens who believed in communism. When the cold war ended, the two sides broke down the wall together and Germany was reunited once again as a representative democracy which restored freedom to all of the citizens of the newly reformed country. While there are still forms of anti-semitism around Germany, most of the country remains peaceful under the newly founded democratic government.

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All around Germany, people take their customs and traditions very seriously. Germans believe in superstition and practice these activities during special gatherings including weddings, funerals, and birthdays. First of all, weddings in Germany are always held in a place that is special to both the bride and the groom. This place can be at a beautiful park, a meaningful, landmark, or the place the two met. During the wedding service the Bride usually carries salt and bread as a wish for a healthy harvest season and pure happiness between the two. The Groom carries grain for good wealth and a healthy, long life. Next, birthdays in Germany are also very important to most citizens. German birthday parties are very similar to an average American birthday party. At a German birthday party, you will usually find cake, presents, fun activities, and lots of family and friends. One important custom involves the birthday candles. Many Germans believe that if the child blows every candle out on the first try, their wish will come true. Also, at parties, families and friends gather to sing “Happy Birthday to You” which is “Zum Geburtstag viel Glück” in German. At the end of a loved one's life, Germans believe that they should set their family member to rest with peace and happiness. A German funeral usually takes place three to four days after a person dies. It is traditional to wear dark color including black and dark violet to show sorrow for the family who lost a memer. In a Christian family, the priest sprinkles holy water on the person who passed. Then, at the end, the priest gives a short speech and all of the friends and family join in to say a prayer as the coffin is lowered into the ground. Whether gathering to wish a new couple a happy life, to celebrate another healthy year of life, or to put a loved one to rest, their are many customs that Germans follow to continue their tradition. These traditions are passed down generation to generation and spread happiness and joyfulness along the way.

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Germany is one of the most intelligent countries in the world. This is the main reason why Germany is a very advanced and developed country when it comes to medicine, technology, and engineering. One hundred percent of people who are fifteen years of age and over are literate, meaning they can read and write with basic grammar and punctuation. This is due to great schools and teachers as well an an amazing educational system. German’s value education and treat it with respect. In addition, many Germans choose to pursue a career as engineers and scientists because they are exposed to machinery and coding at a very young age. In order to have a very intelligent country, Germany needs to have a easy and efficient educational system. In Germany, each state decides its own educational policies. Children attend primary education from six to eleven years old. After a student passes their primary education, there are different types of secondary education depending on what the student wants to do for a living. Following secondary school, students have the opportunity to go to college. College can be tuition free if the student qualifies for an educational or athletic scholarship. From there, the student can become whatever they like and hopefully they can positively impact their country and maybe even the world.

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In addition to being an intelligent country, Germany is a very healthy country. Germans tend to eat balanced diets, stay very active, and sustain a healthy mind and body. The life expectancy rate for Germans is seventy-eight years for men and eighty-three years for women. Also, coverage in Germany is universal meaning most German citizens are covered by the government when it comes to healthcare. This free and easy healthcare helps many people around Germany by not only keeping them healthy, but making sure they have enough money to live a long, happy, and healthy life. Evidence to support this claim is that Germany has a high life expectancy and a low infant mortality rate meaning citizens live long and children that die at birth are very uncommon. In Germany, doctors are well educated and always available and affordable. They tell their patients to eat healthy and to keep their minds’ and bodies’ strong. Sometimes, employees in Germany will be prescribed days off of work to reduce stress and anxiety. These small but important habits are very useful and they keep the citizens of Germany alive, happy, and healthy.

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Ever since Germany was founded in 962 AD, thousands of artists have lived and created amazing art that is still visible today. Three of the most famous German Artists are Paul Klee, Hans Bellmer, and Lyonel Feininger who all inspired others and sparked imagination and creativity in everyone. Born in Switzerland, in 1879, Paul Klee knew he had a love for art at a very young age. As he grew up, his love for art continued to grow. In 1898, he began studying at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich, Germany. Today, he is known as one of the most talented German artists of all time. Paul Klee enjoyed many art categories including expressionism, cubism, and surrealism. He was very creative and enjoyed working alone on paintings, projects, and sculptures. Paul Klee was also very unique in his painting techniques. He enjoyed thinking outside the box and encouraged others to do the same.

He also started many art trends that are still used by famous artists today. Hans Bellmer was very popular German artist during the mid-1930s. He was popular for making life size dolls of girls. At fifty-six inches, these dolls would look identical to real people and often wore clothing and jewelry. Hans Bellmer was also famous for photography and was very good at capturing surrealism, meaning that some of his pictures didn’t look real. He was also known as a photographer that could capture the perfect moment. Lastly, Lyonel Feininger was another artist who was very famous throughout Germany. He was a German-American artist meaning he was born in America but traveled to Germany to pursue a career as an artist. Lyonel Feininger was known especially for expressionism. His art showed his feelings and emotions through color and creativity. He also worked as a cartoonist or a comic strip artist and perfected his work with the help of professionals. These three artists showed talent in unique ways and worked hard to perfect their art. These artists are famous throughout Germany because they inspired many other artists with ideas, techniques, and tips that are still used today.

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Germany has also been home to many amazing composers that created music and melodies that are still heard and enjoyed today. The famous “Three Bs” of music were all Germans and they influenced music all around the world. The “Three Bs” include Ludwig van Beethoven, Johann Sebastian Bach, and Johannes Brahms. First of all, Ludwig van Beethoven was one of the most famous musical composers in history.

In his lifetime, he wrote 9 symphonies and had many other works that all went on to become famous. His favorite instrument was the piano and he learned how to play from a very young age. Ludwig van Beethoven started losing his hearing as he grew older and by the last decade of his life he was completely deaf. Overall, Ludwig van Beethoven is believed to be one of the most famous composers in history and his works are still used all over the world today. Johann Sebastian Bach was another composer who showed great talent during his life. Had many skills including harmonic organization which organizes sounds and produces them in a beautiful way. In many of his pieces, you can hear the beautifully composed sounds, melodies, and rhythms including “Toccata in d minor”, one of his most famous pieces. Johann Sebastian Bach died due to complications after he had eye surgery in 1750 but he is still remembered today as one of the world's greatest composers. The last of the “Three Bs” is Johannes Brahms. His works influenced many popular types of music that are still relevant today. Brahms composed an orchestra made up of pianos, organs, and a chorus and he taught the members of his orchestra how to play their instruments. Johannes Brahms is also famous for bringing personal thoughts into his music and he expressed these thoughts with many different instruments. Overall, these three artists are some of the most talented composers the world may ever see or know. Many more composers in Germany, and around the world, are using their music as inspiration to their own.

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Germany is one of Europe’s largest countries spanning about 137,847 square miles in area. Germany is the seventh largest European country by size and is split into four main regions. These regions experience different weather, wildlife, and terrain. Overall, Germany is mostly forests and woods and these woods are home to thousands of species of animals around Germany.

Germany is a landlocked country, meaning it doesn’t border an ocean. This is why fish is not a very popular food in Germany. While ⅓ of Germany is forested, Germany is covered in mountains. Germany's tallest mountain is the Zugspitze, standing at 9,721 feet.

Zugspitze is apart of the Bavarian Alps, a large string of mountains that have the largest altitude in all of Germany. These heavily forested mountains cover the southern part of Germany that borders Austria. Lastly, Germany is covered with rivers which are useful to many people. These rivers provide fresh water, food, and power to many people around Germany. Many rivers have been flowing through these mountains for thousands of years such as the Rhine river. It is the largest river in Germany, stretching over 820 miles and runs through mountains and forests across Germany and parts of Switzerland. The Danube river is also a very large river that runs across Europe and eventually dumps water into to the Black Sea. These rivers are a significant source of necessities including water, food, and a habitat for many animals in Germany. Overall, Germany has a very interesting landscape that helps animals and humans survive.

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About 407 million people visit Germany a year. Many visit to see relatives and to learn about historical events, but most people come to Germany to visit the amazing monuments and structures. The Berlin Wall is one of the most famous man made structures that can be found in Germany. When Germany was divided from 1961 to 1989, the Berlin Wall divided Germany into two regions. After the cold war was over, it was torn down, but traces of the wall are still visible today. The pieces of the wall are a very popular landmarks because they signify how Germany was reborn. Also many people visit the Berlin Wall to look at the beautiful graffiti that signifies peace and forgiveness. Europa-Park is another popular place tourists come to visit. Europa-Park is the biggest amusement park in all of Germany. It famous for its size and its 11 roller-coasters, flight simulators, a 4-D simulator and many other rides, games, and shows. More than 5 million people visit Europa-Park annually. Although there are many castles and monuments in Germany, the Cologne Cathedral is one of the most famous structures in Germany. It is one of the largest structures in Germany that was built from 1248 to 1880. Today, about 6 million people visit the Cologne Cathedral yearly to investigate the true beauty if this creation.

In addition, this amazing cathedral is a UNESCO World Heritage site which is a group that promotes world peace. While there are many more amazing sites around Germany, these three structures host the greatest amount of visitors each year and make Germany and must see country.

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Lake Constance is a beautiful nature made lake on the border of Germany. It is a source of life for millions of people in Europe it’s a source of clean drinking water and food and it represents an ecosystem to thousands of species that live around or in it. It is Central Europe’s third largest lake mainly because it was formed by the Rhine Glacier that melted after the most recent ice age, 2.6 million years ago. The lake measures 63 kilometers in length, 14 kilometers in width, and is 250 meters deep. It is home to many species of marine life and beautiful parks, gardens, and views. The Flower Island in Insel Mainau is a 110-acre patch of various flowers, nature, ponds, fountains, and beautiful scenery. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions that is near the coast of Lake Constance. There are many parks and islands around The Flower Island each with their own special feature or attraction. Some have glorious fountains, some have palaces and castles, and others are known for many features of wildlife. Lastly, the Nature Reserves of Wollmatinger Ried-Untersee-Gnadensee are a very important landmark. While they were not made for scenery, they are easily the most important landmark on the coast of Lake Constance. These large reserves protect a wide variety of species including 290 bird species, 600 plant species, and many more. The healthy and prosperous wildlife is possible due to these amazing reserves that research, protect, and investigate these species. Lake Constance, and the amazing landmarks around it, are just a few of the outstanding landmarks in Germany. With the help of volunteers and nature reserves, the beautiful wildlife, found in Germany, will be visible for generations to come.

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Although Germany has many amazing features, the country’s climate is harsh and fierce. Germany has very warm summers and extremely cold winters

Although big snows are very rare in the winter, the average temperature is can drop as low as thirty-eight degrees fahrenheit. In the summer, the average temperature is about seventy-two degrees fahrenheit but global warming is making Germany feel as much as ten degrees warmer. The temperature in Germany rarely rises above ninety-five degrees fahrenheit and drops below -10 degrees fahrenheit. Springs in Germany have a large amount of rain and are usually quite warm with occasion cold breezes of wind. If you ever decide to go on a vacation to Germany, it is very important to wear appropriate clothing. Many natives suggest wearing a lightweight jacket for the spring and summer because Germany is relatively far from the equator and temperatures rise and drop frequently. They also say to wear rain gear in all seasons because Germany is known for large quantities of rain. If you plan on hiking near the mountains and rivers, it is important to always wear layers to ensure that you are safe from the cold. In conclusion, record breaking weather, in Germany, is very common and can harm you if you are not prepared with the appropriate clothing.

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Around Germany, different citizens worship different gods, celebrate different holidays, and overall, practice different religions. Currently, the most popular religion in Germany is Christianity. More than sixty five percent of Germans are Christian and worship under Catholic or Lutheran churches. Common holidays and celebrations include Good Friday, Easter, and Christmas which are also celebrated in many other countries around the world. Before WWII, Judaism was a very popular religion, but after the holocaust, there was a significant decrease in the amount of Jews living in Germany. Germany was always a very Christian country dating all the way back to the 1500s, when Catholicism was the main religion. In 1517, Martin Luther introduced Christianity which was attractive to many due to the corruption in the Catholic church. As a result, Lutheran and Protestant became more popular and ever since, it has stayed that way. Religion tells and shows a lot about a country and the people that live there. Most people in Germany take religion very seriously and go to church or other holy grounds once or twice a week.