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04/05/2010Introducing Country Facts in Germany

Introducing Country Facts in Germany If you're searching for facts on Germany, look no further than our Country Facts section.

Planning a trip to or just arrived in Germany? Expatica’s Germany Country factbook offers information on the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues.

How the German electoral system works offers a primer on the German party system and explains how a politician becomes chancellor while Germany at a glance tests your knowledge of Germany beyond Nazis and the Berlin Wall by filling in the basic country facts.

Is it true that the German Shepard is the most popular dog in Germany? Is it true that Germans drink beer during working hours? Is it true that Germans do not like Americans? We give you the answers  to these questions and many more.

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GlobalCoach posted: 2010-10-17 01:50:20

You can also take a "Welcome to Living in Germany" cross-cultural course, available online:

http://globalcoachcenter.com/cross-cultural-expat-online-training/98-welcome-to-living-in-germany

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GlobalCoach posted: 2010-10-17 01:50:20

You can also take a "Welcome to Living in Germany" cross-cultural course, available online:

http://globalcoachcenter.com/cross-cultural-expat-online-training/98-welcome-to-living-in-germany

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