24. More on the German Speaking Countries - Quiz Answers
1 The northern parts of Germany are less hilly than the central parts.
2 In the central parts of the country there are many towns & villages
3 Distances between towns and villages are short.
4 The names of many towns end in Stadt, Dorf, Heim, Berg, Burg & Hafen
5 Many town names start with the word Bad.
6 This means that in the town you will almost certainly find a spa / springs.
7 The most populous region of Germany is das Ruhrgebiet.
8 Most of Germany's industry is concentrated in this area.
9 The Rhein & Ruhr rivers are important waterways here for transport by barge.
10 Rothenburg, Dinkelsbühl, Celle, Goslar, Trier and Heidelberg are all tourist meccas.
11 Using your web browser you will find the Roman Porta Nigra in Trier.
12 Again using the Internet, you will find that Heidelberg is a famous university town.
13 Rothenburg ob der Tauber is famous as a medieval walled city.
14 The Black Forest is known in German as der Schwarzwald.
15 Kuckucksuhren & Kirschtorten are cuckoo clocks & cherry cakes.
16 Die Romantische Straße links many of the towns of central and southern Germany.
17 The Rhein & Mosel are famous for the river cruises with spectacular scenery.
18 Die Alpen can be found in the south of Germany.
19 They divide Germany from Austria.
20 The highest mountain in Germany is die Zugspitze at almost 3000 mts.
21 Besides the mountains, this region is also famous for its many beautiful lakes.
22 The capital of Bavaria, very close to the Alps is Munich (München).
23 The 'Passion Play' is held every 10 years in Oberammergau.
24 The famous skiing location at the foot of the Zugspitze is Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
3 Distances between towns and villages are short.
4 The names of many towns end in Stadt, Dorf, Heim, Berg, Burg & Hafen
5 Many town names start with the word Bad.
6 This means that in the town you will almost certainly find a spa / springs.
7 The most populous region of Germany is das Ruhrgebiet.
8 Most of Germany's industry is concentrated in this area.
9 The Rhein & Ruhr rivers are important waterways here for transport by barge.
10 Rothenburg, Dinkelsbühl, Celle, Goslar, Trier and Heidelberg are all tourist meccas.
11 Using your web browser you will find the Roman Porta Nigra in Trier.
12 Again using the Internet, you will find that Heidelberg is a famous university town.
13 Rothenburg ob der Tauber is famous as a medieval walled city.
14 The Black Forest is known in German as der Schwarzwald.
15 Kuckucksuhren & Kirschtorten are cuckoo clocks & cherry cakes.
16 Die Romantische Straße links many of the towns of central and southern Germany.
17 The Rhein & Mosel are famous for the river cruises with spectacular scenery.
18 Die Alpen can be found in the south of Germany.
19 They divide Germany from Austria.
20 The highest mountain in Germany is die Zugspitze at almost 3000 mts.
21 Besides the mountains, this region is also famous for its many beautiful lakes.
23 The 'Passion Play' is held every 10 years in Oberammergau.
24 The famous skiing location at the foot of the Zugspitze is Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
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