Awesome Germany Facts
There are 16 states that make up the Federal Republic of Germany, or Germany as it is known throughout the globe. Berlin is the country's capital and biggest city. With a population of about 80.5 million inhabitants, Germany is the most populous country in the European Union. Germanic tribes are thought to have existed as far back as the Nordic Bronze Age. Prior to AD 100, the Romans recorded Germania, but by the end of the fourth century AD, German tribes had taken control. The German Federation was founded in 1815, and the Federal Republic was established in 1949, after the World Wars. Fascinating facts about Germany: Poland, Denmark, Austria, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Belgium, France, the Netherlands, and Luxemburg are all bordered by Germany. Gold, crimson, and black are the colors of Germany's flag. Freising, Bavaria, is home to the world's oldest brewery. It's the Weihenstephaner Brewery, which dates back to 1040 when it was founded as a monastery brewery