1. World cup

2.  Population: 80,716,000 ( 2014 estimate)  Capital: Berlin  Size: 357,021 square kilometres  Flag:

3.  In Germany over 99% of the population can read and write  Germany lies in the centre of Europe and borders 9 countries.  The highest mountain in Germany is the Zugspite which is 2,963 metres (roughly 10,000 feet) high.

4.  Germany have one the World Cup 3 times once in 1954, 1974 and 1990  They have also gotten to the final four times  Germany is the only nation to have won both men and women world cups  Germany have gotten into the tournament 17 out of 19 times.

5.  Germany have some of the greatest players known to soccer playing for their national team. Such as Marco Reus, Philip Lahm, Manuel Neur, Thomas Muller, Mats Hummels and Mesut Ozil. One of the best ever players to play for Germanys team is Michael Ballack. He scored 42 goals for the Germany senior team!.

6.  the top ten tourist attractions in Germany consist of  1 - Neuschwanstein  2 - Brandenburg Gate  3 - Heidelberg Old City  4 - Holstentor  5 - Cologne Cathedral  6 - Oktoberfest  7 - lindau  8 - Frauenkirche  9 - Romantic Rhine  10 - Rügen Cliffs

8. Neuer Played 81 games for Germany Position: Goalkeeper Goals: 0! Age: 28

9. Ozil Played 82 games for Germany Position: Midfielder Goals: 26 Goals for Germany

10. Hummels Played 52 games for Germany Position: Defender Goals: 7 Goals for Germany!

11. Reus Played 23 times for Germany Position: Attacking midfielder Goals: 7 Goals for Germany!