Trivia in Germany
Learn fascinating facts and trivia about this country
National symbols
Flag: Horizontal tricolor of black, red, and gold
Emblem: National coat of arms (Bundesadler) featuring a black eagle on gold field
Trivia & facts
- Germany has approximately 1,300 breweries with over 6,000 beer varieties.
- Speed-unlimited sections remain on the Autobahn highways.
- The world''s oldest zoo is Berlin Zoo (opened 1844).
- Germany''s forest coverage is about 32%, earning it the name "forest nation."
- Mailboxes and ambulances are red, not yellow.
- Global Christmas tree culture is said to originate from German customs.
- All German nouns begin with capital letters.
- Over 1,500 bread varieties exist, with UNESCO intangible heritage listing applied.
- While no official national sport, football has over 7 million participants.
- High environmental awareness with nationwide bottle deposit system rigorously enforced.