The following command will set your culture to 'German.'
The following command will change the culture of the specified county to 'German.'
Name | German |
Culture ID | german |
Heritage | Central Germanic |
Ethos | Stoic |
Language | High German |
Architecture | Continental European |
Fashion | Holy Roman Imperial |
Coat of Arms | German |
Military Equipment | Continental European |
German culture is notably rich in history, tradition and customs that embody the spirit of creative and intellectual thought. It has a significant influence in fields such as literature, music, and philosophy. Germany is credited with giving the world the works of literary geniuses like Johann Wolfgang von Goethe and Thomas Mann, musical virtuosos such as Ludwig van Beethoven and Johann Sebastian Bach, and philosopher and political theorist Karl Marx.
In addition to high culture, Germany also has a strong folk tradition. This is displayed prominently in their various festivals such as Oktoberfest, a beer festival that attracts millions from around the world to enjoy traditional food, music and dance, along with various types of beer.
German culture puts a high emphasis on order, efficiency, and precision; values that are reflected in their world-renowned engineering skills and design, notably in automobile and machinery industry. German culture is also synonymous with love for nature and environmental sustainability, evident in their inclination towards biking and recycling.
From food to fashion, the overall lifestyle in Germany is fairly understated and pragmatic. Traditional German cuisine varies by region, with popular dishes like Bratwurst, Sauerbraten and Pretzels being renowned worldwide.
In conclusion, German culture is a beautiful blend of traditional and modern elements, characterized by its creativity, love for nature, and tendency towards precision and understatement.
This culture believes in standing strong like a mountain, taking any and all hardships that life may throw at them and enduring them all with grim determination and an indomitable spirit.
Each culture will have an ethos, which represents the core values, principles and attitude towards life that the culture has. It also determines which court types are available for kingdoms and empires.
Each culture will have several traditions, which represent the main customs of a culture and can grant various effects. A culture can have up to five traditions in the tribal era, with every additional era reached granting an additional slot for Traditions.