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  Germany, officially the Federal Republic of Germany, is a country in Central Europe. It is the second most populous country in Europe after Russia and the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany is situated between the Baltic and North seas to the north, and the Alps to the south; it covers an area of 357,022 square ...

Volkswagen shortened to VW, is a German automaker founded in 1937 by the German Labour Front, known for the iconic Beetle and headquartered in Wolfsburg. It is the flagship brand of the Volkswagen Group, the largest automaker by worldwide sales in 2016 and 2017. The group’s biggest market is in China, which delivers 40% of its sales and profits. Popular ...

In a blockbuster homage to the world of movies and TV, a couple has travelled to all four corners of the globe to recreate their favourite scenes. Robin Lachhein, 29, and Judith Schneider, 28, from Hofheim in Germany, have matched TV and movie moments with real-life filming locations – and replicated scenes using matching character outfits and poses. They post ...

José de la Cruz Porfirio Díaz Mori (September 1830 – 2 July 1915) was a Mexican general and politician who served seven terms as President of Mexico, a total of 31 years, from February 17, 1877 to December 1, 1880 and from December 1, 1884 to May 25, 1911. A veteran of the War of the Reform (1858–60) and the ...

Don’t unwrap flowers before you give them as a gift: “Germans do this.” Don’t ask people about church: “Most attend none, and asking this is seen as intrusive, rude and downright weird.” Don’t expect special treatment: “People are very informal here and being on a first-name-basis with anyone short of the King is the norm.