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Did you know that Germany is the third largest economy in the world? That Germany places in the Top 3 preferred locations for foreign students? Or that the FIFA World Cup in summer 2006 was not only the world's largest sports event but also a huge art and culture show? "Facts about Germany" invites you to get to know Germany. It offers exhaustive basic information and numerous points of orientation – designed specially for our foreign readers whose interest in contemporary Germany extends beyond coincidental data to be found in the daily flood of news items. In the course of ten chapters, renowned authors offer insights covering all aspects of modern life in Germany – be it business, culture, or politics. The keynote articles are rounded out by numbers and facts.
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 Drop in number of foreigners living in GermanyThe number of foreign nationals living in Germany fell in 2009, largely due to new laws making it easier to become German, according to data released on Thursday, 4 March.  |
 Work on the German Digital Library underwayThe German Digital Library (Deutsche Digitale Bibliothek or DDB) is planning a kind of Google Books of its own. Its ambitious goal is to make millions of books, films, images and audio recordings from every German museum and library accessible to online users. |
 Germany: land of fashionDid you know that Germany is a major fashion centre? Some people find that surprising. Yet loyal customers, outstanding designers and the creative powerhouse of Berlin make that possible. Insights into Germany as a land of fashion. |
 First ever study on social and civic engagement by young peopleThere is a common perception that young people today have little interest in political parties, parliaments and demonstrations. However, many young people are strongly engaged in social and charitable activities. A research team at the Universität Würzburg is set to conduct the first Germany-wide study on young people and the effects of the social engagement on their future political participation. |
 A German immigrant's invention: Beer can caelebrates 75th yearIt's a sight that makes mouths water - standing tall and cool, like a blonde bombshell that became a star overnight. |
 Normal women join skinny models in Berlin's fashion frenzy As Berlin showcases Fashion Week 2010, skinny models aren't the only ones to hit the catwalks. Some "normal" women also shine on fashion stages - but the fashion world isn't likely to go XL. |
 Berlin marks 20 years since fall of Stasi headquartersA celebration in Berlin marked the twentieth anniversary since protesters seized one of the last bastions of East Germany's communist dictatorship – the secret police headquarters. |
 Woman who saved Anne Frank's diary diesMiep Gies was the last living person in the group who helped hide the Jewish Frank family in Amsterdam from the Nazis. Anne Frank's diary became one of the best known accounts of Nazi persecution. |
 Angela Merkel: "Our life is in Biodiversity"The United Nations has declared 2010 as the year of biodiversity. German Environment Minister hosted the opening ceremony in the Natural Sciences Museum in Berlin on Monday, 11 January. German Chancellor Angela Merkel said at the opening ceremony, “The protection of biodiversity has the same importance as climate protection. A change in the current trend is required now, not sometime.” |
 Maultaschen - A Swabian DelicacyBaden-Württemberg, with its rich array agricultural products, is known for offering a large selection of culinary delicacies. In particular, Swabian Maultaschen, sometimes also called Grüne Krapfen, noodles, or Herrgottsbscheisserle, are known as a delicacy of Swabian cuisine well beyond regional and German borders. |
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