Culture and art
Germany is a nation with a thriving cultural life. Its rich cultural and artistic sector is constantly developing and moving forward.
Background
Culture and democracy
Independence and diversity in art are valued and encouraged in Germany.
Facts and figures
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129 professional orchestras
A quarter of the world’s professional orchestras come from Germany
38 state theatres
In addition to the state theatres, there are 90 municipal theatres and 86 private theatres, among others.
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7,000 museums and galleries
Even outside of the big cities, Germany boasts a diverse museum landscape.
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More than 145 countries
Since 1981, the Federal Foreign Office has been supporting projects that preserve cultural heritage around the world through its Cultural Preservation Programme.
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100 million native speakers of German
German is the most widely spoken mother tongue in the EU.
15.5 million German language-learners
Worldwide, there are 135 German schools abroad and around 2,000 schools with a strong focus on German language teaching.
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150 Goethe-Instituts in 99 countries
The Goethe-Institut is the internationally active cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany.
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55 UNESCO World Heritage sites in Germany
Of these, 52 are Cultural Heritage sites and 3 are Natural Heritage sites. 11 of the World Heritage sites are transnational or located across national borders, with some of their area in other countries.
