The population of Germany is over 80 million.
On average, about 220 people live per 1 km2, but, for example, 74 people live in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, and 530 people live in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Over the past decades, the population of Germany has remained practically unchanged - population growth is mainly due to migrants (half of German families have no children at all).
National composition:
- Germans;
- Danes;
- gypsies;
- Dutch;
- other nations.
Today, various groups of foreigners live in Germany - among them there are Turks, Greeks, Croats, Poles, Austrians.
Among the believers in Germany, there are Protestants, Christians, Catholics, Muslims, and Jews.
The official language is German, but people continue to use local dialects in communication in many regions of the country.
Major cities: Munich, Berlin, Dresden, Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg, Cologne.
Life span
Men live 78 years on average and women 83 years.
A fairly high indicator of life expectancy is due to the fact that the state deducts 2% more funds for health care than other European countries. In addition, Germans practically do not smoke and consume 3 times less strong alcoholic drinks than, for example, residents of Russia.
Traditions and customs of the inhabitants of Germany
Wedding traditions in Germany are of particular interest. The groom proposes to the bride without prior approval - in honor of the engagement, he must give her a thick gold ring with a diamond (in case of refusal or change of decision, she must return the ring).
In the evening, before the wedding, the future newlyweds should break the porcelain, and the guests, before entering the house, should break the ceramic dishes.
During the wedding ceremony, young people should give the guests notes with a request to send them by mail something that will be useful for them in everyday life, indicating the day on which they should do it (chocolate, pasta, toothpaste). Thus, within 2 months after the start of life together, the young will receive parcels daily.
At first glance, the Germans seem to be strict and reserved, but in fact they think realistically and rationally, considering themselves modest and outstanding people.
Residents of Germany are prudent and economical: when they start working, they start saving money for old age, so it is not surprising that retired Germans often travel.
The Germans carefully observe all the rules and regulations - order is paramount for them.
Residents of Germany do not like it when someone destroys their usual course of life - they do not accept surprises in the form of a sudden visit from guests.
If a German invites you to visit for a holiday, do not be surprised that first you will be treated to tea with cake and sweets, and only after that will alcoholic drinks and meat dishes appear on the table.
