Germany

My hometown: Braunschweig located in lower saxony near Hannover inhabitants Okerriver Harzmountains

history probably founded in 1031 in the mediavel age, braunschweig was an important trading town in later mediavel age, braunschweig was one of the most turbulent towns in europe The “Braunschweig Lion” is the symbol of the city since the mediavel age

3 rd reich Adolf Hitler became german in Braunschweig There were important military industries in Braunschweig After the war, Braunschweig was one of the most destroyed cities in germany

sights Many churches (around 15 in the center)

sights Dankwarderode castle

sights Braunschweiger Dom (St. Blasii)

sports Football: – Eintracht Braunschweig (currently 3.league, won the championship in 1967) American Football: – Braunschweig Lions (1. League, 7 times national champion, 2 times europe champion) Basketball: – New Yorker Phantoms Braunschweig (1. league) Dancing: – BTSC (several national and international trophys) Fieldhockey – Eintracht Braunschweig (2. league, 3 times national champion)

Rural environment of Braunschweig Elm and Asse – Hills up to 320m – Wonderful area for hiking and biking Harz – Mountains around m – Highest point: Brocken (1141m) – In winter you can do skiing and sledding – Many rivers and lakes, used for drinking water and electricity Oker – Origin in the harz – Flows through Braunschweig – Boat renting stations in Braunschweig Lueneburg Heath Wolfsburg – Home of “Volkswagen” (VW)

Germany Mountains in the south (alpen) Lowlands in the north Coastline to North- and Balticsea

Politics Federal parliament republic 16 states Chancellor: Angela Merkel President: Horst Koehler

economics 4 th largest economic in the world Automobile, steel Largest exporter 2 nd largest importer Mining in the very west germany Agriculture (corn, milk, meat)

infrastructure Many motorways Narrow railroad network Big harbours in Hamburg and Bremerhaven Ferrys to UK, Den, Nor, Swe, Fin, Lit, Lat, Est Many airports (eg. Frankfurt, Koeln-Bonn, Duesseldorf)

Something about me Johannes 20 years old Graduated from school in summer Two brothers (13 years old)

I like – Playing drums

I like – Treasure hunting

I like – Playing hockey

My brothers