LOCATION: Central Germany
NEIGHBORING COUNTRIES:
Lower Saxony to the North
Thuringen to the East
Bavaria to the SouthEast
Baden-Wuertemberg to the South
Rhineland-Palentine to the SouthWest
North Rhineland-Westphalia to the NorthWest
CAPITAL: Wiesbaden
POPULATION( as of 12.31.2009): 6,061,951
About the population of Indiana
SIZE: 21,100 km squared
Bigger than Connecticut smaller than New Jersey
POPULATION DENSITY: 287.3/ km squared
About the same density as Connecticut
Wednesday, September 29
Monday, September 27
Class Competition
Life In Germany Today
What are the two restaurants/bars in Germany where you can dine completely in the dark?
Unsicht-Bar in Berlin, Cologne, and Hamburg
Nocti Vagus in Berlin
Germany is the second most populous country in Europe. Which is the first?
Russia
On Saturday, September 25th, Munich will be hosting a pop sensation. Who is it? Where are they from?
Kate Nash, Britain
German History
What German ruler backed Martin Luther from very early on, and ensured his safety after he was declared an outlaw?
The Duke of Saxony
What German state rapidly rose to a first-class miliary power between 1670 and 1740?
Prussia
Who is this?
Richard Wagner
German Media
Who is this?
Franka Potenta
What was the name of the movie where German actress Angelica Domröse plays the sister of a Man named Jens?
Die Legende von Paul und Paula
These three men founded a video game company located in Germany, what is the name of their company and who are they?
Crytek
Brothers: Cevat, Avni and Faruk Yerli
Bavaria
Who spoke at the Ingolstaedter Muenster church in Ingolstadt, Germany on 24.4.10?
Chancellor Angela Merkel and Defense Minister Karl-Theodore zu Guttenberg, in a service for four soldiers killed in Afghanistan.
Why were King Ludwig the Second's castles opened up for tourism shortly after his death?
To pay for the cost of building them.
Which of King Ludwig the Second's castles in Bavaria was the only one to be finished before his death?
Linderhof
Lower Saxony
What is the oldest flowering plant in Germany?
A rosebush at St. Mary's Cathedral in Hildeshein
What are the 7 inhabited Frisian Islands?
Borkum, Juist, Norderney, Baltrum, Langeook, Spiekeroog, Wangerooge
This character from the Shrek movies is based off lore from Lower Saxony.
The Pied Piper
North Rhine-Westphalia
What do the colors of the NRW flag represent?
Green - the River Rhine; White - the White Horse; Red - the Red Rose
Which political party had the greatest percent of votes in the May 9th, 2010 election in NRW?
Christian Democratic Union, with 34.6%
What was the precursor to the treaty of Westphalia?
The Concordat of Worms
Berlin
What street is this building on?
It is the Friedrichswerdersche Kirche, located on Werderscher Strasse in Berlin.
This structure is a key location in which German film?
Run, Lola, Run (in English) or Lola Rennt (in German).
Held in Berlin, what are the German equivalent to the British Pop Awards?
Echo Awards
Our Choice
What famous novel, anonymously written in the early 13th century, ends with the death of all key characters? Nibelungenlied
Where is this statue and what is it depicting?
It is in Bremen, Germany, and it is depicting the Bremen town musicians.
Which German car was the first one to be built solely outside of Germany?
The BMW Z3
What are the two restaurants/bars in Germany where you can dine completely in the dark?
Unsicht-Bar in Berlin, Cologne, and Hamburg
Nocti Vagus in Berlin
Germany is the second most populous country in Europe. Which is the first?
Russia
On Saturday, September 25th, Munich will be hosting a pop sensation. Who is it? Where are they from?
Kate Nash, Britain
German History
What German ruler backed Martin Luther from very early on, and ensured his safety after he was declared an outlaw?
The Duke of Saxony
What German state rapidly rose to a first-class miliary power between 1670 and 1740?
Prussia
Who is this?
Richard Wagner
German Media
Who is this?
Franka Potenta
What was the name of the movie where German actress Angelica Domröse plays the sister of a Man named Jens?
Die Legende von Paul und Paula
These three men founded a video game company located in Germany, what is the name of their company and who are they?
Crytek
Brothers: Cevat, Avni and Faruk Yerli
Bavaria
Who spoke at the Ingolstaedter Muenster church in Ingolstadt, Germany on 24.4.10?
Chancellor Angela Merkel and Defense Minister Karl-Theodore zu Guttenberg, in a service for four soldiers killed in Afghanistan.
Why were King Ludwig the Second's castles opened up for tourism shortly after his death?
To pay for the cost of building them.
Which of King Ludwig the Second's castles in Bavaria was the only one to be finished before his death?
Linderhof
Lower Saxony
What is the oldest flowering plant in Germany?
A rosebush at St. Mary's Cathedral in Hildeshein
What are the 7 inhabited Frisian Islands?
Borkum, Juist, Norderney, Baltrum, Langeook, Spiekeroog, Wangerooge
This character from the Shrek movies is based off lore from Lower Saxony.
The Pied Piper
North Rhine-Westphalia
What do the colors of the NRW flag represent?
Green - the River Rhine; White - the White Horse; Red - the Red Rose
Which political party had the greatest percent of votes in the May 9th, 2010 election in NRW?
Christian Democratic Union, with 34.6%
What was the precursor to the treaty of Westphalia?
The Concordat of Worms
Berlin
What street is this building on?
It is the Friedrichswerdersche Kirche, located on Werderscher Strasse in Berlin.
This structure is a key location in which German film?
Run, Lola, Run (in English) or Lola Rennt (in German).
Held in Berlin, what are the German equivalent to the British Pop Awards?
Echo Awards
Our Choice
What famous novel, anonymously written in the early 13th century, ends with the death of all key characters? Nibelungenlied
Where is this statue and what is it depicting?
It is in Bremen, Germany, and it is depicting the Bremen town musicians.
Which German car was the first one to be built solely outside of Germany?
The BMW Z3
Sunday, September 19
German Media: Radio & Newspapers
# of Radio Stations in each German State (Most to Least)
Bayern - 79
Nordrhein-Westfalen - 74
Berlin - 40
Baden-Wuerttemberg - 33
Sachsen - 27
Hessen - 20
Niedersachsen - 19
Hamburg - 17
Rheinland-Pfalz - 13
Sachsen-Anhalt - 11
Brandenburg - 8
Saarland - 8
Thuringen - 8
Schleswig-Holstein - 7
Bremen - 6
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern - 6
I would say the #1 most popular music station throughout the states is Mix followed by Schlager. Many of the states also have Rock stations and Dance or Pop but it isn't as widespread as the Mix music. Few states have News radio stations or Klassik or Oldies radio stations.
Germany focuses on the same things North America does in their newspapers; Politics, Current news events, Entertainment etc. They also have the same types of magazines that North America does such as Women's magazines, Outdoors magazines, Political magazines etc.
Bayern - 79
Nordrhein-Westfalen - 74
Berlin - 40
Baden-Wuerttemberg - 33
Sachsen - 27
Hessen - 20
Niedersachsen - 19
Hamburg - 17
Rheinland-Pfalz - 13
Sachsen-Anhalt - 11
Brandenburg - 8
Saarland - 8
Thuringen - 8
Schleswig-Holstein - 7
Bremen - 6
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern - 6
I would say the #1 most popular music station throughout the states is Mix followed by Schlager. Many of the states also have Rock stations and Dance or Pop but it isn't as widespread as the Mix music. Few states have News radio stations or Klassik or Oldies radio stations.
Germany focuses on the same things North America does in their newspapers; Politics, Current news events, Entertainment etc. They also have the same types of magazines that North America does such as Women's magazines, Outdoors magazines, Political magazines etc.
Wednesday, September 15
Bastei Rocks In The Elbe Valley
Located in the Saxon Switzerland National Park are the Bastei Rocks. They are steep fissured sandstone rocks, canyon-like ravines, caves and rock needles constitute, possibly, the most spectacular national park in all of Germany. Formed over hundreds of years by the Elbe washing away the rock face. The cliffs face directly over across the river. The cliffs rise 194 meters above the waterfront.
The landmarks have been a tourist attraction for over 200 years. In 1824 a wooden bridge was built which spanned the rocks, later to be replaced by the current sandstone bridge in 1851. Other attractions in the area include; hiking and rock climbing are two of the biggerst activities associated with the Bastei Rocks.
Boat tours are also popular with tourists visiting the area. You can ride the Elbe river on one of the world's oldest paddle-streamers. The tour takes you from the rocks of Elbesandsteingebrige through the Elbe valley to the historic city of Dresden, which is about 40 km away.
There popular stones within the Bastei Rocks. Such as, the ascent through the 'needle eye' to the stone Pfaffenstein. Fortress Koenigstein could never be conquered by enemies, as it sits within the Bastei Rocks. It is one of the largest castle plants of Europe.
The landmarks have been a tourist attraction for over 200 years. In 1824 a wooden bridge was built which spanned the rocks, later to be replaced by the current sandstone bridge in 1851. Other attractions in the area include; hiking and rock climbing are two of the biggerst activities associated with the Bastei Rocks.
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| The "Needle-Eye" |
Friday, September 10
Wednesday, September 1
16 German States
SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN
Lies between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea.
HAMBURG
One of the first states to join the FRG in 1949.
MECKLENBURG-VORPOMMERN
Sixth largest state in Germany but the least densely populated one.
LOWER SAXONY
This state is home of the Volkswagen.
BREMEN
Bremen is the smallest of Germany’s 16 states.
BADEN-WURTTEMBERG
Located in one of the wealthiest regions in Europe.
BRANDENBURG
One third of this state's acreage is all nature.
THURINGIA
Known as the Green Heart of Germany
BAYERN
Takes up almost 20% of the total land area of Germany.
SAXONY-ANHALT
Famous for its soil, it contains the best soil in Germany and some of the best of Europe.
BAVARIA
Oldest state in Germany.
NORDRHEIN-WESTFALEN
Working in the steel industry is very common here.
HESSE
State with the most international/foreign business.
RHINELAND-PALATINE
Exports 2/3 of Germany’s wine.
NORTH RHINE-WESTPHALIA
Most populous state in Germany with a population of approximately 18,033,000.
SAARLAND
Smallest state in Germany excluding city-states.
Lies between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea.
HAMBURG
One of the first states to join the FRG in 1949.
MECKLENBURG-VORPOMMERN
Sixth largest state in Germany but the least densely populated one.
LOWER SAXONY
This state is home of the Volkswagen.
BREMEN
Bremen is the smallest of Germany’s 16 states.
BADEN-WURTTEMBERG
Located in one of the wealthiest regions in Europe.
BRANDENBURG
One third of this state's acreage is all nature.
THURINGIA
Known as the Green Heart of Germany
BAYERN
Takes up almost 20% of the total land area of Germany.
SAXONY-ANHALT
Famous for its soil, it contains the best soil in Germany and some of the best of Europe.
BAVARIA
Oldest state in Germany.
NORDRHEIN-WESTFALEN
Working in the steel industry is very common here.
HESSE
State with the most international/foreign business.
RHINELAND-PALATINE
Exports 2/3 of Germany’s wine.
NORTH RHINE-WESTPHALIA
Most populous state in Germany with a population of approximately 18,033,000.
SAARLAND
Smallest state in Germany excluding city-states.
Hanseatic City of Lübeck
The Hanseatic City of Lübeck, located in the northern-most state of Schleswig-Holstein in Germany, is home to around 214,000 people making it the second largest city in the state. Traces of the Hanseatic League are thought to have come from the city of Lübeck which originated in 1159. In 1226 the area became the free city of Lübeck which later became the Hanseatic city of Lübeck. In the 14th century Lübeck became the “Queen of the Hanseatic League.” It was the largest member of the Hanseatic trade organization.
The Hanseatic City of Lübeck was the 8th location to be added to the list of World Heritage Sites from Germany in 1987, mainly because of its gothic style architecture. The nomination of Lübeck into the List of World Heritage sites was first denied in 1983 because of the destruction caused by WWII. However, the old part of Lübeck still remains. Two of the original four gates that lead into the city of Lübeck still remain, the Burgtor built in 1444 and the Holstentor built in 1478.
Lübeck is located on the Trave River and is the largest port on the Baltic Sea in Germany. The Trave River also encloses an island which is the old part of Lübeck. It is well known for its’ old gothic brick architecture. Lübeck still has the look of medieval times by also keeping the streets narrow. It still has many original structures from the origination of the city including church steeples dating back to as early at the 13th century.
The city of Lübeck is also home to 3 universities; Fachhochschule Lübeck (University of Applied Sciences), University of Lübeck and Musikhochschule Lübeck (Academy of Music).
The Hanseatic City of Lübeck was the 8th location to be added to the list of World Heritage Sites from Germany in 1987, mainly because of its gothic style architecture. The nomination of Lübeck into the List of World Heritage sites was first denied in 1983 because of the destruction caused by WWII. However, the old part of Lübeck still remains. Two of the original four gates that lead into the city of Lübeck still remain, the Burgtor built in 1444 and the Holstentor built in 1478.
Lübeck is located on the Trave River and is the largest port on the Baltic Sea in Germany. The Trave River also encloses an island which is the old part of Lübeck. It is well known for its’ old gothic brick architecture. Lübeck still has the look of medieval times by also keeping the streets narrow. It still has many original structures from the origination of the city including church steeples dating back to as early at the 13th century.
The city of Lübeck is also home to 3 universities; Fachhochschule Lübeck (University of Applied Sciences), University of Lübeck and Musikhochschule Lübeck (Academy of Music).
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