1. Germany Laura Harthcock

2. Motto: “Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit” “Unity and Justice and Freedom”

4. Capital – Berlin Bordered by North Sea, Denmark, and Baltic Sea to the north South - there is Austria and Switzerland East – Poland and Czechs Republic West – France, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands Main Rivers – Rhine, Elba, and Danube

5. Background Europe’s largest economy and 2 nd most populated (after Russia) Large parts in 2 World Wars Germany had been split into 2German states ◦Federal Republic of Germany- Democratic ◦German Democratic Republic- Communist Unified in 1990

6. Covers 357,021 square kilometers ◦Slightly smaller than Montana Temperate seasonal Climate ◦Winters are mostly mild and summers tend to be cool ◦In the east however, temperatures are more servere

7. Official Language- German Religion – Christianity National Holidays- Unity Day October 3 Production- among world’s most advanced producers of iron, steel, coal, cement, machinery, cars, and more

8. “Breakfast like an Emperor, Lunch like a King, and Dine like a Beggar.”