Germany

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Economy

Germany's economy is characterized by its strong manufacturing sector, particularly in automotive and engineering industries, making it the largest economy in Europe. With a focus on exports, Germany has maintained steady GDP growth, supported by innovation, skilled labor, and a robust education system. However, challenges such as demographic shifts, energy transition, and the need for digitalization pose risks to future growth. Germany must adapt to these challenges by investing in new technologies, improving sustainability, and ensuring social cohesion in an increasingly complex global economy.

Anthem

'Deutschlandlied,' specifically the third stanza, is Germany’s anthem, adopted in 1952. It calls for unity, justice, and freedom for the German people.

Lied der Deutschen

Military ranks

	ArmyBundeswehr
OF-9	GeneralGeneral
OF-8	GeneralleutnantLieutenant General
OF-7	GeneralmajorMajor General
OF-6	BrigadegeneralBrigadier General
OF-5	OberstColonel
OF-4	OberstleutnantLieutenant Colonel
OF-3	MajorMajor
OF-2	StabshauptmannStaff Captain
OF-2	HauptmannCaptain
OF-1	OberleutnantFirst Lieutenant
OF-1	LeutnantSecond Lieutenant

Military ranks

	ArmyBundeswehr
OF-9	GeneralGeneral
OF-8	GeneralleutnantLieutenant General
OF-7	GeneralmajorMajor General
OF-6	BrigadegeneralBrigadier General
OF-5	OberstColonel
OF-4	OberstleutnantLieutenant Colonel
OF-3	MajorMajor
OF-2	StabshauptmannStaff Captain
OF-2	HauptmannCaptain
OF-1	OberleutnantFirst Lieutenant
OF-1	LeutnantSecond Lieutenant

Federal Republic of Germany

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