Denmark Song | Learn Facts about Denmark the Musical Way
Learn about Denmark through music inspired by the best of popular Danish rock ballads. Immerse yourself in knowledge of the geography of Denmark, the map of Denmark, and the country's cultural influences. Sit back, relax, and enjoy as we fly over some of the country's most beautiful national parks and tourist destinations in a musical journey only available here on YouTube.
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Denmark / The Jutland Peninsula / 443 islands / the Royal Danish Orchestra
Denmark / home of Hans Christian Andersen / Copenhagen and Aarhus / Let the good times begin
The 11 provinces of Denmark are Copenhagen City, Copenhagen Surroundings, North Zeeland, East Zeeland, West and South Zeeland, Bornholm, Funen, South Jutland, East Jutland, West Jutland, and North Jutland.
Copenhagen is the capital and largest city in Denmark. Aarhus is the second largest city.
Denmark has flat topography - the highest point is Mollehoj, and the lowest point is Lammefjord, which is 7 feet below sea level.
Nordjylland's Thy National Park / The mountains of Mols Bjerge and the Wadden Sea
Potatoes, cheese, Smorrebrod and Ollebrod / Marzipan, cakes, baguettes, and muesli
Chorus
The term 'hygge', which approximately means 'cozy living', is a key aspect of Danish lifestyle with its long cold winters.
The fireplace, hot cocoa, and relaxation are all symbolic of hygge. The Danes love the summer season - it's the best day of the year!
Mute swans and foxes and deer / Squirrels, bats, and hares, and porcupines
Firs, maples, alders, azaleas, apples, strawberries
The Small Tortoiseshell is the national animal
The national flower's the Marguerite Daisy
Chorus
The population of Denmark is 5.8 million people. The official language is Danish, and the official unit of currency is the Danish Krone.
The Danish people like to eat Danish for breakfast!
Cycling, swimming, and sailing / hockey, football, and handball
Kobenhavn, rugby union, and badminton
Caroline Wozniacki, Niels Bohr and Soren Kierkegaard
Brigitte Nielsen, Helena Christiensen, Viggo Mortensen
Chorus / Whoa, Denmark!
Credit: Doug Hammer, Audio Producer & Audio Engineer - Dreamworld Productions
Viking ship, Ellingåskibet, Bangsbo Museum & Arkiv, Frederikshavn, North Denmark, Denmark, Europe
Bangsbo Museum resides on a manor whose oldest buildings date back to the 16th century and are beautifully surrounded by forest, river valley and hills, only two kilometres from the centre of Frederikshavn. In the manor house, which is surrounded by a moat, visitors can experience the town history, textile exhibits and a one of a kind collection of jewellery made of human hair. In the stables, a unique ship from Ellingå - dated 1163 - is on display together with a maritime exhibit with figure heads and model ships, an exhibit about the resistance movement in Jutland during the German occupation of Denmark in 1940-45, and - in the 16th century barn - a large collection of horse-drawn carriages. In connection with the museum lies Bangsbo Botanical Gardens, a herb garden and a deer park with a playground made from nature materials. Ellingå built in the eastern area around 1163 oak - it shows a dendrochronological dating. It is a medieval ship belonging to the Nordic clinker building tradition, this is also known from the Viking ships. For the construction of these ships was the stern blacksmith, who led the work, where several shipwrights, blacksmiths etc. was involved. Stem smith went into the forest with his men and found suitable timber for construction. For the ship's keel and planks should be retvokset oak, which was then cleaved along with wedges until the appropriate plank thickness was found - up to 16 planks of an oak trunk. For competition and frames it was curved grown wood that was used, for example, where the branches grew out of egestammen. When the ship was finished, it was smeared with tar and painted to protect the wood. In Viking and Medieval ships were built near forest and beach - maybe a grocery store, which would have transported their goods to and from Vendsyssel. Mast and rig was set up, and the ship was ready to sail. The sail was woven of wool and treated with animal fat, so it was water resistant. A ship which Ellingå could shoot a sizable speed - up to 10 knots under favorable weather conditions. To steer the ship was fitted with a rudder - virtually identical to Voersåroret. The rudder was fitted in the ship right side, starboard side, where styrismanden then you could move the ship while sailing. Ellingå probably had a crew of 4-5 men who have ordained navigation in the Kattegat-Skagerrak area and the other Danish waters. The voyage has taken place mainly in spring, summer and autumn, in winter, the vessels were probably laid up. There have been no oars to row the ship with. Presumably there have been a couple of pole rods for maneuvering on water during during approach. In the starboard side are two branch forks where these pole rods have been placed in service. In Denmark in the 1100s only a few port facilities. They were found only in major cities. Ellingå is a cargo ship that has been able to load some. 15 tons. Fully loaded, the ship had a depth of approx. 80 cm. The ship has been able to enter the shallow water into the creeks and up the rivers for loading and unloading of goods. It was necessary when there was traded outside the cities. Transportation of goods in large quantities by land was slow and almost impossible. Therefore, shipping very important when having traded and product clean transported. As Ellingå is found in an area where there has been an even very large agricultural production in the Middle Ages, it has been agricultural products such as cereals, fatty items, animals, etc. - but also salted herring that have been shipped. From Sweden and Norway have been downloaded soapstone cut, grindstones and fur. From Eastern Europe, tar, hemp etc. The area between the current Frederikshavn and Strandbygaard is today meadow through which Ellingå flows into the Kattegat. Ellingå was found and excavated in the area, which has been a natural harbor in the Viking Age and Middle Ages. There was probably a water depth of 1-1 ½ m then. The country has risen a bit - but it is more likely that natural harbor are jammed with drifting sand over of the 15-1600s. As the ships became larger in the late Middle Ages, they went farther south to Fladstrand, which was also natural harbor - but with much greater depth. That there has been a small community in the area, then Ellingå was sailing, witnesses complex story of. Elling church has recently been dated to the early 1200s, and the main farm Elling Farm and Lerbæk was also established in the area at this time. Not far away are two major manors, Knivholt and Bangsbo, which is also established in the early Middle Ages.
Viking ship, Ellingåskibet, Bangsbo Museum & Arkiv, Frederikshavn, North Denmark, Denmark, Europe
Bangsbo Museum resides on a manor whose oldest buildings date back to the 16th century and are beautifully surrounded by forest, river valley and hills, only two kilometres from the centre of Frederikshavn. In the manor house, which is surrounded by a moat, visitors can experience the town history, textile exhibits and a one of a kind collection of jewellery made of human hair. In the stables, a unique ship from Ellingå - dated 1163 - is on display together with a maritime exhibit with figure heads and model ships, an exhibit about the resistance movement in Jutland during the German occupation of Denmark in 1940-45, and - in the 16th century barn - a large collection of horse-drawn carriages. In connection with the museum lies Bangsbo Botanical Gardens, a herb garden and a deer park with a playground made from nature materials. Ellingå built in the eastern area around 1163 oak - it shows a dendrochronological dating. It is a medieval ship belonging to the Nordic clinker building tradition, this is also known from the Viking ships. For the construction of these ships was the stern blacksmith, who led the work, where several shipwrights, blacksmiths etc. was involved. Stem smith went into the forest with his men and found suitable timber for construction. For the ship's keel and planks should be retvokset oak, which was then cleaved along with wedges until the appropriate plank thickness was found - up to 16 planks of an oak trunk. For competition and frames it was curved grown wood that was used, for example, where the branches grew out of egestammen. When the ship was finished, it was smeared with tar and painted to protect the wood. In Viking and Medieval ships were built near forest and beach - maybe a grocery store, which would have transported their goods to and from Vendsyssel. Mast and rig was set up, and the ship was ready to sail. The sail was woven of wool and treated with animal fat, so it was water resistant. A ship which Ellingå could shoot a sizable speed - up to 10 knots under favorable weather conditions. To steer the ship was fitted with a rudder - virtually identical to Voersåroret. The rudder was fitted in the ship right side, starboard side, where styrismanden then you could move the ship while sailing. Ellingå probably had a crew of 4-5 men who have ordained navigation in the Kattegat-Skagerrak area and the other Danish waters. The voyage has taken place mainly in spring, summer and autumn, in winter, the vessels were probably laid up. There have been no oars to row the ship with. Presumably there have been a couple of pole rods for maneuvering on water during during approach. In the starboard side are two branch forks where these pole rods have been placed in service. In Denmark in the 1100s only a few port facilities. They were found only in major cities. Ellingå is a cargo ship that has been able to load some. 15 tons. Fully loaded, the ship had a depth of approx. 80 cm. The ship has been able to enter the shallow water into the creeks and up the rivers for loading and unloading of goods. It was necessary when there was traded outside the cities. Transportation of goods in large quantities by land was slow and almost impossible. Therefore, shipping very important when having traded and product clean transported. As Ellingå is found in an area where there has been an even very large agricultural production in the Middle Ages, it has been agricultural products such as cereals, fatty items, animals, etc. - but also salted herring that have been shipped. From Sweden and Norway have been downloaded soapstone cut, grindstones and fur. From Eastern Europe, tar, hemp etc. The area between the current Frederikshavn and Strandbygaard is today meadow through which Ellingå flows into the Kattegat. Ellingå was found and excavated in the area, which has been a natural harbor in the Viking Age and Middle Ages. There was probably a water depth of 1-1 ½ m then. The country has risen a bit - but it is more likely that natural harbor are jammed with drifting sand over of the 15-1600s. As the ships became larger in the late Middle Ages, they went farther south to Fladstrand, which was also natural harbor - but with much greater depth. That there has been a small community in the area, then Ellingå was sailing, witnesses complex story of. Elling church has recently been dated to the early 1200s, and the main farm Elling Farm and Lerbæk was also established in the area at this time. Not far away are two major manors, Knivholt and Bangsbo, which is also established in the early Middle Ages.
TOP 100 AARHUS (DENMARK) Tourist Attractions (Things to Do)
100 things to do in Aarhus (Denmark)
Top 100 tourist attractions in Aarhus, Denmark, by Explore Earth. Aarhus is 2nd largest city in Denmark. Aarhus located on the east coast of the Jutland peninsula, about 187 km northwest of Copenhagen. WIth this list of 100 best places to visit in Aarhus, we hope you can explore many beautiful places in Aarhus - Denmark.
Things to do in Aarhus - Denmark, most important are to visit Den Gamle By, Moesgaard Museum, Aros Aarhus Kunstmuseum, Marselisborg Deer Park, Botanical Garden and Greenhouses, Musikhuset Aarhus, Dokk1, Latin Quarter, Molestien, Tivoli Friheden and Marselisborg Slot (Palace). You can also visit other must see or visit places in Aarhus such as Ega Engso, Women's Museum in Denmark, Salling Rooftop, Moesgaard Strand, Classic Race Aarhus event, Aarslev Engso, Marselisborg Mindepark, Salling Department Store, Old Town Aarhus, Den Uendelige Bro, Steno Museum, Aarhus Radhuset (Town Hall), Ost for Paradis, Modelpark Denmark, Aarhus Vikingemuseet, Iceberg Housing and Aarhus Lystbaadehavn.
There also so many where to go or what to do list in Aarhus. Watching this video to know complete list of things to do or tourist attractions in Aarhus. We also made some video about tourist attractions in cities of Denmark such as Billund, Odense, Skagen and Copenhagen. Check out our other video on this channel Explore Earth.
We love bikes - Denmark
1. Price in the Category: Event
The film 'WE LOVE BIKES' shows Denmark as a cool and loving bike country and is produced as an appetizer for the UCI Road World Championships 2011, which will be taking place in and around Copenhagen in September.
Everybody knows it: Denmark loooves bikes The film 'We love bikes' tells the story about a young man who is so obsessed with bikes, that he makes it his job to hug everybody he meets on bikes during the day. We follow the happy young man and get a loving and humorous snapshot of the relaxed life style of typical Copenhageners; with all kinds of bikes, like bike coffee- and smoothiebars to Cargo Bikes loaded with kids and trees, and mountain bikes in the parks surrounded by deer.
Red train bus. Helsingør st. To Klampenborg St. Kystbanen, in Denmark. 4K
Fra Fredag aften den 29. juni 2018 til og med Søndag den 12. august 2018
Køre vi togbusser på Kystbanen, en af Danmarks travleste tog strækninger. Da der skal skiftes skinner og bygges nye Gang broer og tunneller, på en 25 km lang strækning.
Kom med på en Morgen tur Fra, Klampenborg til Helsingør, Med stop på 12 stationer, og en køre tid på 1 time og 35 minutter.
Hvor vi ser noget af den flotte kyst op langs nord øst sjælland. og op gennem Whiskey-bæltet
Serien er optaget den 12/6 - 2018. kl 08,30 med Gopro Hero5 4K. UHD
From friday evening the 29th of july until sunday the 12th of august 2018, there will be a replacement buses for all passengers, due to acomprehensive renovation of the train track and bridges and tunnels for 25 kilometers.
Join me in a morning ride from Klampenborg to helsingør, with 12 station to stop with a time table of 1 hour in 35minutes, where you can see the beautiful cost line of north east sjælland and going through whisky-belt.
Recorded on the 12 of june 2018 at 8:30 in the morning in a GOPRO hero 5 with a resolution of 4k UHD
Wee Geordie White Cow Woods bad poo!
After breaking his neck 8 weeks ago, we finally make it out into the hills and White Cow Woods, near Mintlaw. Wee Geordie follows his sister up the path up the hill but has to stop to have a poo.... Unfortunately he forgot it was fairly steep... but still, he saw the funny side of it too....eventually!
Danes back border fence to stop wild boar
Denmark's parliament has voted to build a 68-km (42-mile) fence along the border with Germany in a bid to protect the pork industry from the spread of n swine fever.The vote aimed at keeping out wild boar is controversial for several reasons.Environmental campaigners doubt it will stop the animals entering Denmark, while others say Germany has no trace of the virus.Some in Germany have condemned the move as gesture politics.Work on constructing the fence is unlikely to start until autumn, after an assessment by Denmark's environmental protection agency. What will it look like?The government says it will be 1.5m tall (almost 5ft) and 50cm deep, to prevent the boar burrowing beneath the fence.The planned structure will follow the border between the north German state of Schleswig-Holstein and Jutland, from the Wadden Sea in the west to Flensburg Fjord in the east.As Denmark is part of the Schengen passport-free group of EU states, roads through the area will not be affected by the fence.Denmark's minority government, backed up by the right-wing People's Party and the opposition Social Democrats agreed to the fence, thought to cost around 80m Danish Kroner (€11m; £9m). Wild boar meat 'may have poisoned family' Massive boar chases ambassador Will it work?Critics have their doubts. Hans Kristensen, an expert on wild boar immigration, told Danish TV that wild boar did not inhabit the border area involved but did live to the east of where the fence was going to finish and were capable of swimming across the Flensburg fjord.However, Environment Minister Jakob Ellemann-Jensen believes the risks of allowing n swine fever into the country are potentially catastrophic for Denmark's billion-euro pig industry.His opponents have pointed out that the nearest case of the virus to Denmark was in eastern Poland, a large distance away.The biggest risk to the pork industry, opponents argue, is from contamination of vehicles used to transport pigs across borders and from the people involved in the trade.Last month, the Wildlife Fund warned the Danish prime minister and EU officials that the fence would harm other species besides wild boar, such as otters, wolves, foxes and deer.
Underwater Denmark Angling & Diving Review, Gjerrild Beach
Gjerrild Northern Beach ( Gjerrild Nordstrand) earns a B-rating for coastal angling on July 16., 2014. There were plenty of flounders on 3 – 4 meters depth, but further out than anglers can cast. For snorkel divers the pickings are rich. An A-rating for snorkel-diving for flounders.
Monarchy of Denmark | Wikipedia audio article
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The Monarchy of Denmark, colloquially known as the Danish Monarchy, is a constitutional institution and a historic office of the Kingdom of Denmark. The Kingdom includes not only Denmark, but the autonomous regions of Greenland and the Faroe Islands. The Kingdom of Denmark were already consolidated in the 8th century, whose rulers are consistently referred to in Frankish sources (and in some late Frisian sources) as Kings (Reges). Under the rule of King Gudfred in 804 the Kingdom may have included all the major provinces of medieval Denmark
The current unified kingdom of Denmark was founded by the Viking kings Gorm the Old and Harald Bluetooth in the 10th century, making the monarchy of Denmark the oldest in Europe. Originally an elective monarchy, it became hereditary only in the 17th century during the reign of Frederick III. A decisive transition to a constitutional monarchy occurred in 1849 with the writing of the first Constitution. The current Royal House is a branch of the princely family of Glücksburg, originally from Schleswig-Holstein in modern-day Germany, the same royal house as the Norwegian and former Greek royal families.
The Danish Monarchy is constitutional and as such, the role of the monarch is defined and limited by the Constitution of Denmark. According to the constitution, the ultimate executive authority over the government of Denmark is still by and through the monarch's royal reserve powers; in practice these powers are only used according to laws enacted in Parliament or within the constraints of convention. The monarch is, in practice, limited to non-partisan functions such as bestowing honours and appointing the Prime Minister. The monarch and his or her immediate family undertake various official, ceremonial, diplomatic and representational duties.
Queen Margrethe II ascended the throne on the death of her father, King Frederick IX, on 14 January 1972. On her accession, Queen Margrethe II became the first female monarch of Denmark since Margrethe I, ruler of the Scandinavian countries in 1375‒1412, during the Kalmar Union. Danish regnal names have traditionally (since 1513) alternated between Frederick (Frederik) and Christian; Margrethe has taken the place of a Christian, and accordingly her heir apparent is Crown Prince Frederik.
Monarchy of Greenland | Wikipedia audio article
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The Monarchy of Denmark, colloquially known as the Danish Monarchy, is a constitutional institution and a historic office of the Kingdom of Denmark. The Kingdom includes not only Denmark, but the autonomous regions of Greenland and the Faroe Islands. The Kingdom of Denmark were already consolidated in the 8th century, whose rulers are consistently referred to in Frankish sources (and in some late Frisian sources) as Kings (Reges). Under the rule of King Gudfred in 804 the Kingdom may have included all the major provinces of medieval Denmark
The current unified kingdom of Denmark was founded by the Viking kings Gorm the Old and Harald Bluetooth in the 10th century, making the monarchy of Denmark the oldest in Europe. Originally an elective monarchy, it became hereditary only in the 17th century during the reign of Frederick III. A decisive transition to a constitutional monarchy occurred in 1849 with the writing of the first Constitution. The current Royal House is a branch of the princely family of Glücksburg, originally from Schleswig-Holstein in modern-day Germany, the same royal house as the Norwegian and former Greek royal families.
The Danish Monarchy is constitutional and as such, the role of the monarch is defined and limited by the Constitution of Denmark. According to the constitution, the ultimate executive authority over the government of Denmark is still by and through the monarch's royal reserve powers; in practice these powers are only used according to laws enacted in Parliament or within the constraints of convention. The monarch is, in practice, limited to non-partisan functions such as bestowing honours and appointing the Prime Minister. The monarch and his or her immediate family undertake various official, ceremonial, diplomatic and representational duties.
Queen Margrethe II ascended the throne on the death of her father, King Frederick IX, on 14 January 1972. On her accession, Queen Margrethe II became the first female monarch of Denmark since Margrethe I, ruler of the Scandinavian countries in 1375‒1412, during the Kalmar Union. Danish regnal names have traditionally (since 1513) alternated between Frederick (Frederik) and Christian; Margrethe has taken the place of a Christian, and accordingly her heir apparent is Crown Prince Frederik.
Gray wolf | Wikipedia audio article
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The wolf (Canis lupus), also known as the gray wolf, timber wolf, western wolf, and its other subspecies is a canine native to the wilderness and remote areas of Eurasia and North America. It is the largest extant member of its family, with males averaging 43–45 kg (95–99 lb) and females 36–38.5 kg (79–85 lb). Like the red wolf, it is distinguished from other Canis species by its larger size and less pointed features, particularly on the ears and muzzle. Its winter fur is long and bushy and predominantly a mottled gray in color, although nearly pure white, red, and brown to black also occur. Mammal Species of the World (3rd ed., 2005), a standard reference work in zoology, recognises 38 subspecies of C. lupus..
The gray wolf is the second most specialised member of the genus Canis, after the Ethiopian wolf, as demonstrated by its morphological adaptations to hunting large prey, its more gregarious nature, and its highly advanced expressive behavior. It is nonetheless closely related enough to smaller Canis species, such as the eastern wolf, coyote, and golden jackal, to produce fertile hybrids. It is the only species of Canis to have a range encompassing both the Old and New Worlds, and originated in Eurasia during the Pleistocene, colonizing North America on at least three separate occasions during the Rancholabrean. It is a social animal, travelling in nuclear families consisting of a mated pair, accompanied by the pair's adult offspring. The gray wolf is typically an apex predator throughout its range, with only humans and tigers posing a serious threat to it. It feeds primarily on large ungulates, though it also eats smaller animals, livestock, carrion, and garbage. A seven year-old wolf is considered to be relatively old, and the maximum lifespan is about 16 years.The global gray wolf population is estimated to be 300,000. The gray wolf is one of the world's best-known and most-researched animals, with probably more books written about it than any other wildlife species. It has a long history of association with humans, having been despised and hunted in most pastoral communities because of its attacks on livestock, while conversely being respected in some agrarian and hunter-gatherer societies. Although the fear of wolves is pervasive in many human societies, the majority of recorded attacks on people have been attributed to animals suffering from rabies. Non-rabid wolves have attacked and killed people, mainly children, but this is rare, as wolves are relatively few, live away from people, and have developed a fear of humans from hunters and shepherds.
Mummy | Wikipedia audio article
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Mummy
00:01:35 1 Etymology and meaning
00:03:04 2 History of mummy studies
00:05:16 3 Types
00:06:03 4 Egyptian mummies
00:10:43 4.1 Mummification and rank
00:11:23 4.1.1 Most perfect method
00:13:38 4.1.2 Avoiding expense
00:14:39 4.1.3 Inexpensive method
00:15:03 5 Christian mummies
00:15:19 6 Mummification in other cultures
00:15:29 6.1 Africa
00:15:51 6.1.1 Libya
00:17:01 6.1.2 South Africa
00:17:36 6.2 Asia
00:18:07 6.2.1 China
00:20:43 6.2.2 Iran
00:21:40 6.2.3 Siberia
00:23:02 6.2.4 Philippines
00:23:25 6.3 Europe
00:24:05 6.3.1 Bog bodies
00:25:27 6.3.2 Canary Islands
00:26:20 6.3.3 Czech Republic
00:28:03 6.3.4 Denmark
00:29:55 6.3.5 Hungary
00:30:29 6.3.6 Italy
00:32:20 6.4 North America
00:32:54 6.4.1 Canada
00:33:36 6.4.2 Greenland
00:34:09 6.4.3 Mexico
00:35:25 6.4.4 United States
00:36:06 6.5 Oceania
00:36:45 6.5.1 Australia
00:37:28 6.5.2 Torres Strait
00:38:12 6.5.3 New Zealand
00:39:38 6.6 South America
00:40:38 6.6.1 Chinchorro mummies
00:41:22 6.6.2 Inca mummies
00:44:31 7 Self-mummification
00:45:34 8 Modern mummies
00:45:43 8.1 Jeremy Bentham
00:46:40 8.2 Vladimir Lenin
00:47:30 8.3 Gottfried Knoche
00:48:11 8.4 Summum
00:48:49 8.5 Alan Billis
00:49:25 8.6 Plastination
00:50:26 9 Treatment of ancient mummies in modern times
00:52:50 10 In popular culture
00:53:00 11 See also
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A mummy is a deceased human or an animal whose skin and organs have been preserved by either intentional or accidental exposure to chemicals, extreme cold, very low humidity, or lack of air, so that the recovered body does not decay further if kept in cool and dry conditions. Some authorities restrict the use of the term to bodies deliberately embalmed with chemicals, but the use of the word to cover accidentally desiccated bodies goes back to at least 1615 AD (See the section Etymology and meaning).
Mummies of humans and other animals have been found on every continent, both as a result of natural preservation through unusual conditions, and as cultural artifacts. Over one million animal mummies have been found in Egypt, many of which are cats. Many of the Egyptian animal mummies are sacred ibis, and radiocarbon dating suggests the Egyptian Ibis mummies that have been analyzed were from time frame that falls between approximately 450 and 250 BC.In addition to the well-known mummies of ancient Egypt, deliberate mummification was a feature of several ancient cultures in areas of America and Asia with very dry climates. The Spirit Cave mummies of Fallon, Nevada in North America were accurately dated at more than 9,400 years old. Before this discovery, the oldest known deliberate mummy was a child, one of the Chinchorro mummies found in the Camarones Valley, Chile, which dates around 5050 BC. The oldest known naturally mummified human corpse is a severed head dated as 6,000 years old, found in 1936 AD at the site named Inca Cueva No. 4 in South America.
Mummy
A mummy is a deceased human or animal whose skin and organs have been preserved by either intentional or accidental exposure to chemicals, extreme cold, very low humidity, or lack of air, so that the recovered body does not decay further if kept in cool and dry conditions. Some authorities restrict the use of the term to bodies deliberately embalmed with chemicals, but the use of the word to cover accidentally desiccated bodies goes back to at least 1615 AD. (See the section Etymology and meaning.)
Mummies of humans and other animals have been found on every continent, both as a result of natural preservation through unusual conditions, and as cultural artifacts. Over one million animal mummies have been found in Egypt, many of which are cats. (See: Animal mummy)
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SUMMARY
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Germany (German: Deutschland German pronunciation: [ˈdɔʏtʃlant]), officially the Federal Republic of Germany (German: Bundesrepublik Deutschland, listen ), is a country in Central and Western Europe, lying between the Baltic and North seas to the north, and the Alps to the south. It borders Denmark to the north, Poland and the Czech Republic to the east, Austria and Switzerland to the south, and France, Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands to the west. Germany includes 16 constituent states, covers an area of 357,386 square kilometres (137,988 sq mi), and has a largely temperate seasonal climate. With nearly 83 million inhabitants, it is the second most populous state of Europe after Russia, the most populous state lying entirely in Europe, as well as the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany's capital and largest metropolis is Berlin, while its largest conurbation is the Ruhr, with its main centres of Dortmund and Essen. The country's other major cities are Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf, Leipzig, Bremen, Dresden, Hannover, and Nuremberg.
Various Germanic tribes have inhabited the northern parts of modern Germany since classical antiquity. A region named Germania was documented before 100 AD. During the Migration Period, the Germanic tribes expanded southward. Beginning in the 10th century, German territories formed a central part of the Holy Roman Empire. During the 16th century, northern German regions became the centre of the Protestant Reformation. After the collapse of the Holy Roman Empire, the German Confederation was formed in 1815. The German revolutions of 1848–49 resulted in the Frankfurt Parliament establishing major democratic rights.
In 1871, Germany became a nation state when most of the German states (most notably excluding Switzerland and Austria) unified into the Prussian-dominated German Empire. After World War I and the revolution of 1918–19, the Empire was replaced by the parliamentary Weimar Republic. The Nazi seizure of power in 1933 led to the establishment of a dictatorship, World War II and the Holocaust. After the end of World War II in Europe and a period of Allied occupation, two German states were founded: West Germany, formed from the American, British, and French occupation zones, and East Germany, formed from the Soviet occupation zone. Following the Revolutions of 1989 that ended communist rule in Central and Eastern Europe, the country was reunified on 3 October 1990. Today, the sovereign state of Germany is a federal parliamentary republic with an elected president.
In the 21st century, Germany is a great power with a strong economy; it has the world's fourth-largest economy by nominal GDP, and the fifth-largest by PPP. As a global leader in several industrial and technological sectors, it is both the world's third-largest exporter and importer of goods. A developed country with a very high standard of living, it upholds a social security and universal health care system, environmental protection, and a tuition-free university education.
The Federal Republic of Germany was a founding member of the European Economic Community in 1957 and the European Union in 1993. It is part of the Schengen Area and became a co-founder of the Eurozone in 1999. Germany is a member of the United Nations, NATO, the G7, the G20, and the OECD. Known for its rich cultural history, Germany has been continuously the home of influential and successful artists, philosophers, musicians, sportspeople, entrepreneurs, scientists, engineers, and inventors.
Germany | Wikipedia audio article
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Germany
00:04:01 1 Etymology
00:04:55 2 History
00:06:11 2.1 Germanic tribes and Frankish Empire
00:08:08 2.2 East Francia and Holy Roman Empire
00:13:58 2.3 German Confederation and Empire
00:19:21 2.4 Weimar Republic and Nazi Germany
00:26:02 2.5 East and West Germany
00:29:52 2.6 Reunified Germany and the European Union
00:32:50 3 Geography
00:34:48 3.1 Climate
00:36:39 3.2 Biodiversity
00:38:30 3.3 Urbanisation
00:39:02 4 Politics
00:42:08 4.1 Law
00:43:28 4.2 Constituent states
00:44:31 4.3 Foreign relations
00:46:11 4.4 Military
00:48:35 5 Economy
00:50:32 5.1 Companies
00:51:39 5.2 Transport
00:52:45 5.3 Energy and infrastructure
00:54:08 5.4 Science and technology
00:56:58 5.5 Tourism
00:58:28 6 Demographics
01:00:11 6.1 Immigrant population
01:02:45 6.2 Religion
01:06:20 6.3 Languages
01:08:14 6.4 Education
01:10:43 6.5 Health
01:12:21 7 Culture
01:13:54 7.1 Music
01:15:32 7.2 Art
01:17:20 7.3 Architecture
01:20:09 7.4 Literature and philosophy
01:22:06 7.5 Media
01:23:46 7.6 Cinema
01:27:31 7.7 Cuisine
01:29:12 7.8 Sports
01:31:31 7.9 Fashion and design
01:32:38 8 See also
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
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- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
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- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain
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The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
=======
Germany (German: Deutschland German pronunciation: [ˈdɔʏtʃlant]), officially the Federal Republic of Germany (German: Bundesrepublik Deutschland, listen ), is a country in Central and Western Europe, lying between the Baltic and North seas to the north, and the Alps to the south. It borders Denmark to the north, Poland and the Czech Republic to the east, Austria and Switzerland to the south, and France, Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands to the west. Germany includes 16 constituent states, covers an area of 357,386 square kilometres (137,988 sq mi), and has a largely temperate seasonal climate. With nearly 83 million inhabitants, it is the second most populous state of Europe after Russia, the most populous state lying entirely in Europe, as well as the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany is a very decentralized country. Its capital and largest metropolis is Berlin, while Frankfurt serves as its financial capital and has the country's busiest airport. Germany's largest urban area is the Ruhr, with its main centres of Dortmund and Essen. The country's other major cities are Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf, Leipzig, Dresden, Bremen, Hannover, and Nuremberg.
Various Germanic tribes have inhabited the northern parts of modern Germany since classical antiquity. A region named Germania was documented before 100 AD. During the Migration Period, the Germanic tribes expanded southward. Beginning in the 10th century, German territories formed a central part of the Holy Roman Empire. During the 16th century, northern German regions became the centre of the Protestant Reformation. After the collapse of the Holy Roman Empire, the German Confederation was formed in 1815. The German revolutions of 1848–49 resulted in the Frankfurt Parliament establishing major democratic rights.
In 1871, Germany became a nation state when most of the German states (most notably excluding Switzerland and Austria) unified into the Prussian-dominated German Empire. After World War I and the revolution of 1918–19, the Empire was replaced by the parliamentary Weimar Republic. The Nazi seizure of power in 1933 led to the establishment of a dictatorship, World War II and the Holocaust. After the end of World War II in Europe and a period of Allied occupation, two German states were founded: West Germany, formed from the American, British, and French occupation zones, and East Germany, formed from the Soviet occupation zone. Following the Revolutions of 1989 that ended communist rule in Central and Eastern Europe, the country was reunified on 3 October 1990.Today, the sovereign state of Germany is a federal parliamentary republic with an elected president. It is a great power with a strong economy; it has the world's fourth-largest economy by nominal GDP, and the fifth-largest by P ...
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This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
Germany
00:04:00 1 Etymology
00:04:53 2 History
00:06:10 2.1 Germanic tribes and Frankish Empire
00:08:07 2.2 East Francia and Holy Roman Empire
00:13:57 2.3 German Confederation and Empire
00:19:20 2.4 Weimar Republic and Nazi Germany
00:26:01 2.5 East and West Germany
00:29:51 2.6 Reunified Germany and the European Union
00:32:48 3 Geography
00:34:47 3.1 Climate
00:36:38 3.2 Biodiversity
00:38:28 3.3 Urbanisation
00:39:01 4 Politics
00:42:07 4.1 Law
00:43:27 4.2 Constituent states
00:44:30 4.3 Foreign relations
00:46:10 4.4 Military
00:48:34 5 Economy
00:50:31 5.1 Companies
00:51:36 5.2 Transport
00:52:43 5.3 Energy and infrastructure
00:54:06 5.4 Science and technology
00:56:56 5.5 Tourism
00:58:25 6 Demographics
01:00:09 6.1 Immigrant population
01:02:43 6.2 Religion
01:06:17 6.3 Languages
01:08:12 6.4 Education
01:10:41 6.5 Health
01:12:18 7 Culture
01:13:52 7.1 Music
01:15:30 7.2 Art
01:17:18 7.3 Architecture
01:20:07 7.4 Literature and philosophy
01:22:03 7.5 Media
01:23:44 7.6 Cinema
01:27:29 7.7 Cuisine
01:29:10 7.8 Sports
01:31:29 7.9 Fashion and design
01:32:36 8 See also
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
Learning by listening is a great way to:
- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain
Now learn the vast amount of general knowledge available on Wikipedia through audio (audio article). You could even learn subconsciously by playing the audio while you are sleeping! If you are planning to listen a lot, you could try using a bone conduction headphone, or a standard speaker instead of an earphone.
You can find other Wikipedia audio articles too at:
You can upload your own Wikipedia articles through:
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
=======
Germany (German: Deutschland German pronunciation: [ˈdɔʏtʃlant]), officially the Federal Republic of Germany (German: Bundesrepublik Deutschland, listen ), is a country in Central and Western Europe, lying between the Baltic and North seas to the north, and the Alps to the south. It borders Denmark to the north, Poland and the Czech Republic to the east, Austria and Switzerland to the south, and France, Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands to the west. Germany includes 16 constituent states, covers an area of 357,386 square kilometres (137,988 sq mi), and has a largely temperate seasonal climate. With nearly 83 million inhabitants, it is the second most populous state of Europe after Russia, the most populous state lying entirely in Europe, as well as the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany is a very decentralized country. Its capital and largest metropolis is Berlin, while Frankfurt serves as its financial capital and has the country's busiest airport. Many federal institutions have their (secondary) seat in the Federal city of Bonn. Germany's largest conurbation is the Ruhr, with its main centres of Dortmund and Essen. The country's other major cities are Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf, Leipzig, Bremen, Dresden, Hannover, and Nuremberg.
Various Germanic tribes have inhabited the northern parts of modern Germany since classical antiquity. A region named Germania was documented before 100 AD. During the Migration Period, the Germanic tribes expanded southward. Beginning in the 10th century, German territories formed a central part of the Holy Roman Empire. During the 16th century, northern German regions became the centre of the Protestant Reformation. After the collapse of the Holy Roman Empire, the German Confederation was formed in 1815. The German revolutions of 1848–49 resulted in the Frankfurt Parliament establishing major democratic rights.
In 1871, Germany became a nation state when most of the German states (most notably excluding Switzerland and Austria) unified into the Prussian-dominated German Empire. After World War I and the revolution of 1918–19, the Empire was replaced by the parliamentary Weimar Republic. The Nazi seizure of power in 1933 led to the establishment of a dictatorship, World War II and the Holocaust. After the end of World War II in Europe and a period of Allied occupation, two German states were founded: West Germany, formed from the American, British, and French occupation zones, and East Germany, formed from the Soviet occupation zone. Following the Revolutions of 1989 that ended communist rule in Central and Eastern Europe, the country was reunified on 3 October 1990. Today, the sovereign state of Germany is a federal parliamentary republic with an elected president. It is a great power with a strong economy; ...
Germany | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
Germany
00:04:01 1 Etymology
00:04:55 2 History
00:06:11 2.1 Germanic tribes and Frankish Empire
00:08:08 2.2 East Francia and Holy Roman Empire
00:13:58 2.3 German Confederation and Empire
00:19:21 2.4 Weimar Republic and Nazi Germany
00:26:02 2.5 East and West Germany
00:29:52 2.6 Reunified Germany and the European Union
00:32:50 3 Geography
00:34:48 3.1 Climate
00:36:39 3.2 Biodiversity
00:38:30 3.3 Urbanisation
00:39:02 4 Politics
00:42:08 4.1 Law
00:43:28 4.2 Constituent states
00:44:31 4.3 Foreign relations
00:46:11 4.4 Military
00:48:35 5 Economy
00:50:32 5.1 Companies
00:51:39 5.2 Transport
00:52:45 5.3 Energy and infrastructure
00:54:08 5.4 Science and technology
00:56:58 5.5 Tourism
00:58:28 6 Demographics
01:00:11 6.1 Immigrant population
01:02:45 6.2 Religion
01:06:20 6.3 Languages
01:08:14 6.4 Education
01:10:43 6.5 Health
01:12:21 7 Culture
01:13:54 7.1 Music
01:15:32 7.2 Art
01:17:20 7.3 Architecture
01:20:09 7.4 Literature and philosophy
01:22:06 7.5 Media
01:23:46 7.6 Cinema
01:27:31 7.7 Cuisine
01:29:12 7.8 Sports
01:31:31 7.9 Fashion and design
01:32:38 8 See also
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
Learning by listening is a great way to:
- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain
Now learn the vast amount of general knowledge available on Wikipedia through audio (audio article). You could even learn subconsciously by playing the audio while you are sleeping! If you are planning to listen a lot, you could try using a bone conduction headphone, or a standard speaker instead of an earphone.
You can find other Wikipedia audio articles too at:
You can upload your own Wikipedia articles through:
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
=======
Germany (German: Deutschland German pronunciation: [ˈdɔʏtʃlant]), officially the Federal Republic of Germany (German: Bundesrepublik Deutschland, listen ), is a country in Central and Western Europe, lying between the Baltic and North seas to the north, and the Alps to the south. It borders Denmark to the north, Poland and the Czech Republic to the east, Austria and Switzerland to the south, and France, Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands to the west. Germany includes 16 constituent states, covers an area of 357,386 square kilometres (137,988 sq mi), and has a largely temperate seasonal climate. With nearly 83 million inhabitants, it is the second most populous state of Europe after Russia, the most populous state lying entirely in Europe, as well as the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany is a very decentralized country. Its capital and largest metropolis is Berlin, while Frankfurt serves as its financial capital and has the country's busiest airport. Germany's largest urban area is the Ruhr, with its main centres of Dortmund and Essen. The country's other major cities are Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf, Leipzig, Dresden, Bremen, Hannover, and Nuremberg.
Various Germanic tribes have inhabited the northern parts of modern Germany since classical antiquity. A region named Germania was documented before 100 AD. During the Migration Period, the Germanic tribes expanded southward. Beginning in the 10th century, German territories formed a central part of the Holy Roman Empire. During the 16th century, northern German regions became the centre of the Protestant Reformation. After the collapse of the Holy Roman Empire, the German Confederation was formed in 1815. The German revolutions of 1848–49 resulted in the Frankfurt Parliament establishing major democratic rights.
In 1871, Germany became a nation state when most of the German states (most notably excluding Switzerland and Austria) unified into the Prussian-dominated German Empire. After World War I and the revolution of 1918–19, the Empire was replaced by the parliamentary Weimar Republic. The Nazi seizure of power in 1933 led to the establishment of a dictatorship, World War II and the Holocaust. After the end of World War II in Europe and a period of Allied occupation, two German states were founded: West Germany, formed from the American, British, and French occupation zones, and East Germany, formed from the Soviet occupation zone. Following the Revolutions of 1989 that ended communist rule in Central and Eastern Europe, the country was reunified on 3 October 1990.Today, the sovereign state of Germany is a federal parliamentary republic with an elected president. It is a great power with a strong economy; it has the world's fourth-largest economy by nominal GDP, and the fifth-largest by P ...
Germany | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
Germany
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written
language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
Learning by listening is a great way to:
- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain
Now learn the vast amount of general knowledge available on Wikipedia through
audio (audio article). You could even learn subconsciously by playing the audio
while you are sleeping! If you are planning to listen a lot, you could try using
a bone conduction headphone, or a standard speaker instead of an earphone.
You can find other Wikipedia audio articles too at:
In case you don't find one that you were looking for, put a comment.
This video uses Google TTS en-US-Standard-D voice.
SUMMARY
=======
Germany (German: Deutschland German pronunciation: [ˈdɔʏtʃlant]), officially the Federal Republic of Germany (German: Bundesrepublik Deutschland, listen ), is a country in Central and Western Europe, lying between the Baltic and North seas to the north, and the Alps to the south. It borders Denmark to the north, Poland and the Czech Republic to the east, Austria and Switzerland to the south, and France, Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands to the west. Germany includes 16 constituent states, covers an area of 357,386 square kilometres (137,988 sq mi), and has a largely temperate seasonal climate. With nearly 83 million inhabitants, it is the second most populous state of Europe after Russia, the most populous state lying entirely in Europe, as well as the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany's capital and largest metropolis is Berlin, while its largest conurbation is the Ruhr, with its main centres of Dortmund and Essen. The country's other major cities are Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf, Leipzig, Bremen, Dresden, Hannover, and Nuremberg.
Various Germanic tribes have inhabited the northern parts of modern Germany since classical antiquity. A region named Germania was documented before 100 AD. During the Migration Period, the Germanic tribes expanded southward. Beginning in the 10th century, German territories formed a central part of the Holy Roman Empire. During the 16th century, northern German regions became the centre of the Protestant Reformation. After the collapse of the Holy Roman Empire, the German Confederation was formed in 1815. The German revolutions of 1848–49 resulted in the Frankfurt Parliament establishing major democratic rights.
In 1871, Germany became a nation state when most of the German states (most notably excluding Switzerland and Austria) unified into the Prussian-dominated German Empire. After World War I and the revolution of 1918–19, the Empire was replaced by the parliamentary Weimar Republic. The Nazi seizure of power in 1933 led to the establishment of a dictatorship, World War II and the Holocaust. After the end of World War II in Europe and a period of Allied occupation, two German states were founded: West Germany, formed from the American, British, and French occupation zones, and East Germany, formed from the Soviet occupation zone. Following the Revolutions of 1989 that ended communist rule in Central and Eastern Europe, the country was reunified on 3 October 1990. Today, the sovereign state of Germany is a federal parliamentary republic with an elected president.
In the 21st century, Germany is a great power with a strong economy; it has the world's fourth-largest economy by nominal GDP, and the fifth-largest by PPP. As a global leader in several industrial and technological sectors, it is both the world's third-largest exporter and importer of goods. A developed country with a very high standard of living, it upholds a social security and universal health care system, environmental protection, and a tuition-free university education.
The Federal Republic of Germany was a founding member of the European Economic Community in 1957 and the European Union in 1993. It is part of the Schengen Area and became a co-founder of the Eurozone in 1999. Germany is a member of the United Nations, NATO, the G7, the G20, and the OECD. Known for its rich cultural history, Germany has been continuously the home of influential and successful artists, philosophers, musicians, sportspeople, entrepreneurs, scientists, engineers, and inventors.
Germany | Wikipedia audio article
This is an audio version of the Wikipedia Article:
Germany
Listening is a more natural way of learning, when compared to reading. Written language only began at around 3200 BC, but spoken language has existed long ago.
Learning by listening is a great way to:
- increases imagination and understanding
- improves your listening skills
- improves your own spoken accent
- learn while on the move
- reduce eye strain
Now learn the vast amount of general knowledge available on Wikipedia through audio (audio article). You could even learn subconsciously by playing the audio while you are sleeping! If you are planning to listen a lot, you could try using a bone conduction headphone, or a standard speaker instead of an earphone.
You can find other Wikipedia audio articles too at:
You can upload your own Wikipedia articles through:
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
- Socrates
SUMMARY
=======
Germany (German: Deutschland German pronunciation: [ˈdɔʏtʃlant]), officially the Federal Republic of Germany (German: Bundesrepublik Deutschland, listen ), is a country in Central and Western Europe, lying between the Baltic and North seas to the north, and the Alps to the south. It borders Denmark to the north, Poland and the Czech Republic to the east, Austria and Switzerland to the south, and France, Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands to the west. Germany includes 16 constituent states, covers an area of 357,386 square kilometres (137,988 sq mi), and has a largely temperate seasonal climate. With nearly 83 million inhabitants, it is the second most populous state of Europe after Russia, the most populous state lying entirely in Europe, as well as the most populous member state of the European Union. Germany's capital and largest metropolis is Berlin, while its largest conurbation is the Ruhr, with its main centres of Dortmund and Essen. The country's other major cities are Hamburg, Munich, Cologne, Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Düsseldorf, Leipzig, Bremen, Dresden, Hannover, and Nuremberg.
Various Germanic tribes have inhabited the northern parts of modern Germany since classical antiquity. A region named Germania was documented before 100 AD. During the Migration Period, the Germanic tribes expanded southward. Beginning in the 10th century, German territories formed a central part of the Holy Roman Empire. During the 16th century, northern German regions became the centre of the Protestant Reformation. After the collapse of the Holy Roman Empire, the German Confederation was formed in 1815. The German revolutions of 1848–49 resulted in the Frankfurt Parliament establishing major democratic rights.
In 1871, Germany became a nation state when most of the German states (most notably excluding Switzerland and Austria) unified into the Prussian-dominated German Empire. After World War I and the revolution of 1918–19, the Empire was replaced by the parliamentary Weimar Republic. The Nazi seizure of power in 1933 led to the establishment of a dictatorship, World War II and the Holocaust. After the end of World War II in Europe and a period of Allied occupation, two German states were founded: West Germany, formed from the American, British, and French occupation zones, and East Germany, formed from the Soviet occupation zone. Following the Revolutions of 1989 that ended communist rule in Central and Eastern Europe, the country was reunified on 3 October 1990. Today, the sovereign state of Germany is a federal parliamentary republic with an elected president.
In the 21st century, Germany is a great power with a strong economy; it has the world's fourth-largest economy by nominal GDP, and the fifth-largest by PPP. As a global leader in several industrial and technological sectors, it is both the world's third-largest exporter and importer of goods. A developed country with a very high standard of living, it upholds a social security and universal health care system, environmental protection, and a tuition-free university education.
The Federal Republic of Germany was a founding member of the European Economic Community in 1957 and the European Union in 1993. It is part of the Schengen Area and became a co-founder of the Eurozone in 1999. Germany is a member of the United Nations, NATO, the G7, the G20, and the OECD. Known for its rich cultural history, Germany has been continuously the home of influential and successful artists, philosophers, musicians, sportspeople, entrepreneurs, scientists, engineers, and inventors.