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Are you a resident or citizen of this country? If so, please share the specific part(s) of your culture that identifies your country as unique. You may also wish to dispell any common misconceptions outsiders have about your country's traditions.

Germany

According to the Germany Embassy to Washington DC: A new environment of tolerance and multiculturalism coupled with surging creativity has spawned a remarkably innovative subculture in Germany's big cities over the last decade. Especially in music, theater and design, young people are finding new and original means of artistic expression

Germany Reviews Consumer & Travel Family Culture

A new root page for International Discussions about German Culture has been setup HERE.

Germany

n-dity less popular in Germany

If you're visiting a public park or beach in Germany expecting to see plenty of exposed flesh, you may be in for a surprise. Ref. Source 7

Germany

Germany Facts

• The motorcar was invented there

• The hamburger was named after a city there

• The frankfurter was named after a city there

• Poodles were first bred there

• Lots of sausages are eaten there

• Lots of sauerkraut (= picked cabbage) is eaten there

• The software company SAP is based there

• Most BMW and Mercedes cars are manufactured there

• The football world cup has been won three times by this country.