Germany...
*became a unified country on October 3, 1990.
*shares its borders with 9 other nations.
*is a federal parliamentary republic with the CDU (Christian Democratic Union) as its leading political party- Christian Wulff is the president and Angela Merkel is the chancelor. (I met them both last time I was here).
*has a 3-colored flag from top to bottom 3 stripes: black, red, gold.
*has a great recylcing program.
*is about the same size as the states of Nebraska and Iowa put together.
*has approximately 82 million inhabitants.
*is a member of the European Union.
*is comprised of 16 states.
*is very much aware of the environment.
*is a great place for people who like cycling.
*is home to the Black Forest and the coo coo clock.
*has a strong economic market, especially because of its auto industry.
*is famous for its beer and sausages.
