GermanyBy: Jacob Guiher

The Flag

The colors represent German unity and freedom.

Map

Population

81.89 million people live in Germany.

Life Expectancy

Life expectancy is about 80 years compared to Italy which has a 82 year life expectancy.

Religion

Christianity, Protestant Evangelical Church is comprised of about 30% of the population.

Language

Official language is standard german.Hello=HalloYou=SieNo=NichtWhy=WarumBecause=Da

German Unification Day

October 3 every year is a federally mandated holiday. Celebrated to remember when the country was dived by Soviet Russia.

Bavarian Pork RoastIngredients1 1 1/2 pound boneless pork shoulder roast2 teaspoons caraway seed1 teaspoon dried marjoram, crushed3/4 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon pepper1 tablespoon olive oil or cooking oil1/2 cup water2 tablespoons white wine vinegar1 ounce carton dairy sour cream or plain yogurt4 teaspoons cornstarchDirections Trim fat from roast. If necessary, cut roast to fit into a 3-1/2- to 6-quart crockery cooker. Combine caraway seed, marjoram, salt, and pepper. Rub all over roast.In a large skillet, brown pork roast on all sides in hot oil. Drain off fat. Place meat in crockery cooker. Add the water to skillet; bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring to loosen brown bits in bottom of skillet. Pour skillet juices and vinegar into crockery cooker.Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours. Remove meat from cooker; keep warm.For gravy, skim fat from juices; measure 1-1/4 cups juices (add water, if necessary). Pour juices into a saucepan; bring to boiling. Combine sour cream or yogurt and cornstarch. Stir into juices. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Cook and stir 2 minutes more. Slice meat and serve with gravy. Makes 6 servings.

Oktobrefest

16 day fair that is the largest in the world. Basically the world’s largest beer drinking convention.