2. Germany is a federal parliamentary republic in
western-central Europe. It includes 16
constituent states and covers an area of
357,021 square kilometers (137,847 sq mi)
with a largely temperate seasonal climate. Its
capital and largest city is Berlin. With 81 million
inhabitants, Germany is the most popular
member state in the European Union. After the
United States, it is the second most popular
migration destination in the world
3. Bavarian cuizine
The origins of Bavarian cousine are rural. The
Bavarian cousine typically includes many meat
dishes , and the prominent use of flour . Due to
its rural conditions and cold climate only crops
such as potatoes do well in Bavaria . In the
German diet potatoes have a center role . The
Bavarian cousine is closely connected to Czech
cousine and Austrian cousine.
15. In earlier times, each 'tracht' identified a person as
belonging to a particular group in terms of social and legal
status (married, single), origin or trade. Today, the term is
used to describe any garment reminiscent of the attire of
rural communities. Regional varieties vary greatly.
Women's attire, the dirndl, consists of a closefitting bodice
combined with an apron in a different colour. Sometimes its
sleeveless and worn with a cotton and lace blouse,
sometimes it features sleeves and a high neck. Hats are
often costly and elaborate. They vary according to occasion
and region: 'Goldhauben' (Upper Austria) and 'Bollenhut'
(Black Forest region, Germany) are only worn on festive
occasions.
A man's traditional clothing is made from leather, linen and
wool. The 'Lederhosen', knee-length trousers or short-pants
made from leather are worn with rustic shoes and wool
socks. Again, jackets and hats vary according to region and
occasion.
In many regions, esp. Southern Germany, Bavaria and
Austria, it is still acceptable to wear 'tracht' on official
occasions like weddings, festivals, etc. Contemporary
fashion adapts to traditional elements, the production of
dirndl and lederhosen is a thriving industry in Germany.
There are many societies dedicated to 'tracht' revivals.
Often, those efforts coincide with an interest in traditional
crafts, like porcelain, glass-making or wood carving.
18. The Pergamon museum is
situated on the
museum island in
Berlin. The museum is
subdivided into the
antiquity collection, the
middle east museum,
and the museum of
Islamic art .
19. The museum of
technology exhibits a
large collection of
historical technical
artifacts.The museum
main emphasis
originally was on rail
transport , but today
it also features
exhibits of varaious
sorts of industrial
technology.
20. The museum
houses more than
30 million zoological
specimens. It is
famous for the
largest mounted
dinosaur in the
world .
22. The Brandenburg Gate
is an 18th century
building. It is build on
the site of a former city
gate that marked the
start of the road from
Berlin to the town of
Brandenburg.
24. Broadcasting Tower is an
award-winning landmark
building with large
contemporary studio
apartments and stylishly
designed 5-bedroom flats. It
sits within Leeds Beckett
University campus and is a
short walk away from the
University of Leeds. Just
along the road you will find
Leeds city centre including
many of its best pubs, clubs,
shops and restaurants.
25. Checkpoint Charlie was
the crossing point
between the east Berlin
and west Berlin, during
the Cold War. Now
checkpoint Charlie is a
tourist attraction and a
symbol of the Cold War.
26. The Tiergarten is Berlins
largest and most
popular inner-city park.
In the middle of
Tiergarten is the column
of victory, which was
built in 1864.
