How much beer does the average German drink? What is the speed limit on the autobahn? Who were the original Vandals? This book aims to answer these questions, and many more, in a concise and lively overview of Germany: the country, its languages, its people, their way of life and culture and what makes them tick. If you are studying for examinations which require a knowledge of the background of Germany and its civilization, or if you are learning the language, in, for example, an evening class and want to know more about the country and how it works, this is the book for you. If your job involves travel and business relations, it aims to provide useful and practical information about the ways and customs of the people you are working with.
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