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QUIZ: 10 questions to test your knowledge of Germany
Think you know everything there is to life in Germany? Try out The Local's quiz to test your knowledge.
QUIZ: 10 questions to test your knowledge of all things German
From regional dialects to musical animals, our latest quiz will test your knowledge of Germany to the limit.
QUIZ: 15 questions to test your knowledge of Germany
These 15 questions will test your knowledge of all things Germany and help you learn a thing or two about the country. The quiz, which we first published late last year, may take a second or two to load but it will be worth the wait.
QUIZ: 10 questions to see how well you know Germany
Are you ready for more questions on language, society, culture, history and food? Take our quiz to see how well you know Germany.
QUIZ: How well do you know German food?
Germany may not be as famous as neighbouring France for its cuisine, but that doesn't mean there aren't plenty of treats there to tempt the taste buds.
QUIZ: How well do you know Angela Merkel?
Angela Merkel has left her mark both on Germany and the globe. As she steps down from politics, we've prepared a quiz to see how much you know about the outgoing Chancellor.
QUIZ: How well do you know German history?
Germany as a nation is less than 200-years-old, but the history of these lands stretches back far, far further. Test your knowledge with our latest quiz.
Quiz: Test your knowledge of Germany with these 10 questions
Grab a coffee and a Brezel, it's time for our quiz on everything about Germany with questions on geography, language, culture and "leider geil".
QUIZ: 10 more questions to test your knowledge of Germany
Answer these questions to see how well you know Germany - and challenge your friends and family.
Why an ancient German archaeological treasure has voyaged into space
Just over 30 years after it was discovered, and around 3,600 years after its creation by Bronze Age Germans, a replica of Germany's greatest archaeological find is heading into orbit.Â
Quiz: 10 questions to see how well you know Germany
Think you know all there is to life in Germany? Take The Local's quiz to test your general knowledge and challenge your friends and family.
Stuttgart's TV tower to be nominated as UNESCO World Heritage site
Visible far before you arrive in Stuttgart by road or rail, the 'Fernsehturm' has, quite rightly, become an icon. And now it may become a world heritage site.
Travel in Germany: The Bavarian town inside a giant crater
A small city that stands inside a gigantic crater with an ancient, thick wall that protects it from invaders - sounds like something from a fantasy novel, right? Mike Stuchbery explores Nördlingen.
OPINION: Deadly mask row shows comparing German government to Nazis is dangerously inflaming tensions
The killing of a gas station worker in Germany after a Covid mask row has caused outrage. Although an extreme incident, inflammatory rhetoric about pandemic rules has been rising in the country. Michael Stuchbery examines the dangers of this.
Why German Beer Day is celebrated on April 23rd
We wouldn’t blame you if you were in need of a drink this year more than others. Lucky for us, we live in a country where the brewing and drinking of beer not only has a proud tradition, but is engrained in its cultural identity.
These are Germany's 'words of the year' for 2020
Germany’s peak body for the study and promotion of the German language, the Association for German Language, released its 2020 ‘Word/s of the Year’ on Monday. Here's what they are and what they mean.
Halloween in Germany: What are Berlin's most haunted spots?
At first glance, these spots may simply seem like serene remnants of the past. But they have a spookier side - learn more if you dare!
How a Leipzig church led to the fall of the Berlin Wall
Three decades ago this week, demonstrations against the GDR reached fever pitch, signalling the beginning of the end for the East German communist regime - and it all began with meetings held in a Leipzig church.
Weekend Wanderlust: Finding high culture and simple pleasures in Karlsruhe
Some say it was inspired by a grand dream of the Markgraf von Baden-Durlach, Karl Wilhelm. Others, cheekily, think he established a new city as somewhere he could avoid his wife.
Why is Baden-Württemberg counting on the Celts to provide a tourism boost?
The 'Keltenland' (Celtic Country) initiative has been unveiled in the scenic southern state, bringing an important chapter of ancient history to life.
Travel: Five stunning UNESCO sites that tell Germany's history
Germany is home to some 46 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, encompassing millions of years of history. Here are five of our favourites, with an overview of what there is to enjoy.
Travel in Germany: Sipping smoked beer and soaking up culture in beautiful Bamberg
Like Rome, Bavaria's Bamberg is very much a seat of church power. Yet this jewel of a city has a character and soul all of its own, waiting for you to discover.
Weekend Wanderlust: Why the town of Blaubeuren has Germany's bluest water
Parts of this German town may appear like a tropical lagoon, but really are remnants of an fascinating prehistoric history.