Germany :: Deutschland By: Señor James 

Capital and Flag Germany’s capital is Berlin, located in the northeastern region of the country

National Anthem English German https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhQwLeMcbRY English German Deutschland, Deutschland über alles, Über alles in der Welt, Wenn es stets zu Schutz und Trutze Brüderlich zusammenhält. Von der Maas bis an die Memel, Von der Etsch bis an den Belt, Deutschland, Deutschland über alles, Über alles in der Welt!  Deutsche Frauen, deutsche Treue, Deutscher Wein und deutscher Sang Sollen in der Welt behalten Ihren alten schönen Klang, Uns zu edler Tat begeistern Unser ganzes Leben lang. Deutsche Frauen, deutsche Treue, Deutscher Wein und deutscher Sang! Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit Für das deutsche Vaterland! Danach lasst uns alle streben Brüderlich mit Herz und Hand! Einigkeit und Recht und Freiheit Sind des Glückes Unterpfand; Blüh' im Glanze dieses Glückes, Blühe, deutsches Vaterland! Germany, Germany over all Over everything in the world! When it comes to protecting and defending, Our unity unites us. From the Maas to the Memel From the Etsch to the Belt, Germany, Germany over all Over everything in the world! German wives and fidelity, German wine and melody Shall all persevere in the world. Their fair and ancient tone, Resounds in us our noble goal Throughout our entire lives. German women, German trueness German beer, and German chorus! Unity, justice, and liberty For the Fatherland!  Let us all strive for that In brotherhood with heart and hand!  Unity, justice, and liberty Are the foundation for happiness; Bloom in the radiance of this happiness, Flourish, 'O Fatherland!

U.S. National Anthem

Venn-Diagram Germany Both U.S.A. Music sounds theatrical A little more upbeat than the U.S. anthem Talks about brotherhood Show pride in country Discuss unity Discuss battles Discusses victory over the defense of Fort McHenry against the British Lyrics talk about the flag still flying triumphantly after American victory Sounds sad/sorrowful/not so upbeat

Geographic features Germany is located in central Europe and is bordered by the Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, Denmark, Austria, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, Poland, the North Sea and the Baltic Sea.

More geographic features Germany is made up of the North German Plain, the Central German Uplands and the German Highlands. The Bavarian Plateau is located in the southwest. The Zugspitze Mountains is located in the southwest and is the highest point in the country North German Plain Zugspitze Mountains Central German Uplands The Bavarian Plateau The German Highlands

Cultural information Jaeger schnitzel is a breaded and fried cubed pork with mushrooms and hunter gravy served over a bed of noodles. Currywurst is a popular “fast food.” Simply put, it is a tomato sauce seasoned to perfection, topped with curry powder. Oftentimes, people use the sauce to eat with their fries! An easy-to-make crumb cake prepared with your own fruit for a filling. Or use a canned pie filling.

More cultural information The waltz is one of the most formal types of German dance. It was created as a couples’ dance in ballrooms. The waltz arose from local dances practiced in the southern region of Germany and parts of Austria. 1 Euro = $1.13 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jN4dXenlxbI

Even more cultural information Heidi Klum is a German-American model, television host, businesswoman, fashion designer, television producer and occasional actress from Germany Popular modern music in Germany consist of pop, electronic music and techno Aside from German, Danish, Frisian, Romani and Sorbian are common languages spoken in Germany

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