Explore 5 interesting Germany culture facts

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Germany is an interesting country without a question and lies in the center of Europe both geographically as well culturally, politically and economically. Germany is a land of extremes and also regarded as Europe’s largest economy. 

Here are five of the most interesting German cultural facts about this glorious country.






Germany erupts in the month of October especially Munich which is not only known for its historical significance but also for the annual Oktoberfest. Beer is the most popular alcoholic beverage, and this festival is an ode to good old beer.
The festival which began in 1810, attracts an estimated 6 million people every year and is celebrated in honor of Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig's marriage to Princess Therese von Sachsen-Hildburghausen. Beer is officially considered a food in Bavaria while Germans are the second largest beer consumers in the world. 
Therefore, when Oktoberfest comes calling, men often wear traditional costumes such as lederhosen while women put on the dirndls while consuming beer in typical Masskrüge (one-liter glasses) along with delicious sausages and pretzels.

Germany is recognized as one of the few countries in the world where College is free for everyone, even non-Germans regardless of where they come from. All they charge is a small fee in order to cover administration and other miscellaneous costs per semester. 
This has resulted in Germany becoming an attractive proposition for prospective students who are looking to advance their education without having to pay for their teeth. As a matter of fact, Germany has previously been ranked as the fourth most popular education destination for international students in the world.

Germany is closed on Sundays as the Supreme Court solemnly states that, “Sundays and public holidays are closed and protected for religious reasons to enable working people to recuperate and participate in social activities.” 
Also regarded as their Quiet Day, you can’t even expect contractors to work on small home renovations on a Sunday as it’s considered illegal. Having said that, railway stations & petrol stations with attached markets have special licenses which allow them to stay open on Sundays.

Over the past few centuries, Germans have known to have made a lot of contributions to classical music. Germany is home to the world-famous composers of classical music such as Johann Sebastian Bach, Handel, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Schumann, Ludwig von Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Johannes Brahms, Richard Strauss, Richard Wagner and their traditions live on even today.

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Believe it or not, drinking alcohol in public is legal in Germany. Germany's laws around alcohol, in general, are seriously loose and as long as you do not disturb anybody, you are allowed to drink in public parks and even in the train. 
Although in some districts, drinking alcohol on playgrounds is usually frowned upon, drinking beer at any hour of the day, anywhere at all, is totally fine. In fact, it’s quite common to stumble upon people having a beer everywhere, and at all times.





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