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Origins of the German Language
The German language is a member of the West Germanic group of the Germanic subfamily of the Indo-European family of languages.

There are two types of German, High and Low. High German is the standard written language, used almost exclusively in books and newspapers, even in the regions where Low German is more commonly spoken.

How many people speak the German language?
Altogether nearly 100 million people speak German as their first language, around 77 million of whom live in Germany.

German-speaking Countries
It's the official language of Germany and Austria and is one of the official languages of Switzerland. German is spoken throughout Europe, including Belgium, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, the Baltic republics, Belarus, the Czech Republic, France, Hungary, Poland, Russia, Slovakia, Romania, Ukraine, and the Balkan states.

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German Culture

As a nation that has always been central to history, Germany has a rich cultural and artistic heritage that has tended to reflect the pre-occupations of its people. Germany has produced an array of outstanding artists, composers, writers and philosophers whose work has contributed greatly to the development of culture in the western world.

German Music and Dance

Germany is noted for its numerous great 18th and 19th Century composers. Ludwig Van Beethoven is thought to be one of the greatest classical composers in Western music, while Bach and Richard Wagner are also celebrated for their musical genius.

German Food and Drink

The German diet is largely made up of meat and potatoes, sausage and dumplings, and bratwurst are staples.

Beer is the national beverage as well as a cultural phenomenon, with the German calendar crowded with festivals such as Munich's Oktoberfest.

German Attractions

Berlin: The capital city and heart of Germany, Berlin has played a central role in the events of the 20th Century. It is a collage of grand public buildings, fine museums and theatres rich in cultural distraction, and urbane bars, restaurants and nightclubs. Today, the city is undergoing the challenging task of reunification.

Munich: This is a city that skilfully mixes German tradition and modern cosmopolitanism. Beer and bratwurst do feature heavily in Munich culture, but there is also a wealth of elegant museums, theatres and gardens to enjoy in what is a compact, friendly city.

Frankfurt on the Main: This is the financial and geographical centre of western Germany. A significant amount of the nation's wealth is generated here. Over 10% of the city's taxes are devoted to culture, so it's no surprise that Frankfurt on the Main is home to the richest collection of museums in the Germany.

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