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Germany is best known as the land of thinkers and poets. In the German language
it is known as das Land der Dichter und Denker. German culture had flourished
long before the German state rose as a nation state and spanned the German speaking
world.
Architecture of Germany
Architecture primarily consists of the Ottonian and the Carolingian styles.
These are the most important predecessors of the Romanesque. Then there are
the other types of architecture like the Baroque, the Gothic and the Renaissance.
Music and Dance in Germany
The famous musicians like Beethoven, Bach, Johannes Brahms, Franz Schubert
are all from Germany. There are 141 professional orchestras in Germany. Dance
is v popular in Germany. germany has more than 250 ballet companies. Dance is
usually traditional and the approach classical. The main troupe is tanztheater.
The dance theaters have roots in the expressionist dance and political threaters.
Music and dance is the life blood of Germany
Cuisine of Germany
The cuisine of Germany varies from region to region but the specialties are
the meat that is had in the form of sausages, the varieties of cakes and the
desserts and the rye bread for which Germany is famous.
Languages in Germany
95% of the people speak the standard German language but apart from this there
are other languages spoken like the Sorbian, North Frisian, Danish, Romani,
and also Turkish.
Religion in Germany
Etiquettes and Behavior in Germany
Germans attach great importance to punctuality. You will win their favor if
you reach the promised place on time! If you are visiting the house of a German,
remember to open your shoes before you enter and bring a smile on the face of
your host by presenting him or her with a bunch of flowers!
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