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7 fact-checked facts about Germany's geography, history and landmarks, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.

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The basics

What is the capital of Germany?

AnswerBerlin

Berlin became the capital of reunified Germany in 1990.

Oktoberfest is held in which German city?

AnswerMunich

Munich has hosted Oktoberfest since 1810.

Going deeper

In what year did East and West Germany reunify?

Answer1990

Reunification took effect on October 3, 1990.

Which inventor of movable-type printing in Europe came from Mainz?

AnswerJohannes Gutenberg

Gutenberg developed his printing press in Mainz around 1450.

What is Germany's highest mountain?

AnswerThe Zugspitze

The Zugspitze in the Bavarian Alps rises to about 2,962 meters.

Expert level

How many federal states does Germany have?

Answer16

Germany is a federation of 16 states, or Lander.

Which king commissioned Neuschwanstein Castle?

AnswerLudwig II of Bavaria

Ludwig II began the fairy-tale castle in 1869.

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