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Germany
Capital: Berlin
- Archaeologists found flutes about 42,000 years old in the Swabian Jura, which are the oldest musical instruments ever found.
- Construction of Cologne Cathedral began in 1248, and the main work was completed in 1880. Its twin towers are about 157 metres tall.
- Hans Riegel of Bonn created the gummy bear in 1922. The company name Haribo comes from the first letters of his name and town: HAns RIegel BOnn.
- The first document reporting a Christmas market is dated 1434, referring to the Striezelmarkt in Dresden, held on the Monday before Christmas.