Countries in the Great Peninsula
Germany:Portugal:Sweden
Germany
Germany, population of 81,305,856, is famous for several things like its fashion, music and tourist attractions. However, what really brought Germany to the spotlight is the German Holocaust under the leadership of Hitler.
Government
As a member of the European Union, Germany is a Federal Republic ran by Federal President Joachim Gauck. The German government has no major problems at the time.
Who Changed the Country?
Hitler changed Germany by ensuring Germany stopped paying war debts for WWI which was dragging Germany's economy. He also expanded Germany's military forces and began making jobs so the state of depression they were in would start to heal.
Money
Germany uses Euros, exchange currancy to US dollars is 1.36. The GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is a total of 3.25 trillion. Some German brands are things like Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes, Puma, Adidas, and Nivea.
Lil Bit of History
World War 1 and World War 2 played a huge part of the countries history and played a big role in defining it as a country. The Berlin Wall is a remarkable landmark that symbolizes the division between the people during hard times.
Climate
In spring the weather is most unpredictable, Summer temperatures usually range between 22 and 30°C, In October, weather can still be sunny and warm. Winters are rather mild with daytime temperatures averaging between 0 and 5°C. However, temperatures can fall far below zero, especially at night.
Music and Literature
The popular music in Germany is very similar to the music people listen to here in the US, like all teenagers they enjoy music genres like hiphop, pop, rap, and indie. The German musical culture is still based on names like Bach, Beethoven, Brahms, Handel and Richard Strauss. New releases and popular books, including Noah by Sebastian Fitzek, Arbeit und Struktur by Wolfgang Herrndorf are some of the modern books enjoyed by the people of Germnay.
Portugal
Portugal is a very beautiful country. Amazing food, beautiful beaches, lovely mountains, and a rich story. It is known to be one of the most beautiful countries in Europe.
Government
Portugal, member of the European Union, is a Presidential Republic, ran by President Aníbal Cavaco Silva.