About

Neighboring countries: Poland, Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Netherlands, Denmark. National flower: Cornflower. Largest city and capital: Both are Berlin. Flag meaning and colors: Black represents honor, diligence, and the dark ages. Red represents freedom, passion, and the bloody struggle. Gold (yellow) represents the fatherland, glory, and a bright, free future. Official language: German, of course. Like English, it is a Germanic language. Currency: Euro (formerly Deutsche Mark). National character: Known for being rule-abiding and punctual. Rationalists who dislike waste and separate work from private life; characterized by a serious and earnest nature. German Unity Day: October 3, 1990.