Germany: Capital, Flag and Fun Facts

About Germany

Germany is in the middle of Europe, stretching from the North and Baltic seas to the Alps. It has forests, rivers like the Rhine and Danube, and many castles. It is known for inventions, cars, castles and fairy tales.

About Berlin

Berlin lies on the River Spree in northeastern Germany. It is known for the Brandenburg Gate, the museums of Museum Island and its many parks and green spaces.

Fun facts about Germany

1. Johannes Gutenberg's printing press, working in Mainz by about 1450, brought movable-type printing to Europe.
2. Neuschwanstein Castle, built for King Ludwig II of Bavaria, inspired Sleeping Beauty Castle at Disneyland.
3. Gummy bears were invented in 1922 by Hans Riegel, founder of the Haribo candy company in Bonn.
4. Cologne Cathedral took over 600 years to finish, from 1248 to 1880.
5. The Zugspitze, at about 2,960 metres in the Alps, is the highest mountain in Germany.
6. The German Brothers Grimm collected famous fairy tales such as Snow White, Cinderella and Hansel and Gretel.