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39 Cards in this Set
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Where in German speaking countries can young people stay inexpensively?
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Jugendherberge
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How many Jugendherbergen does Germany have?
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Over 780
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How many Jugendherbergen do Austria and Switzerland have?
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Over 120 Each
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How far apart are Jugendherbergen located
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no more than a day's hike
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When were Jugendherbergen established?
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In the early 20th century
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What do Jugendherbergen look like?
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Some are in modern buildings while others are in old country houses or forts
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What kind of meal is provided at a Jugendherbergen and do they have bedding?
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Simple cafeteria style breakfast and yes they do
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What are the requirements for staying in a Jugendherbergen?
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Many have curfews and some even require guests to help with the chores.
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Why is traveling to other European countries popular for young people?
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Because there are special fares for people under the age of 26 (BahnCard Junior)
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Can North American young people also obtain a BahnCard Junior
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Yes
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Where in German speaking countries can young people stay inexpensively?
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Jugendherberge
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How many Jugendherbergen does Germany have?
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Over 780
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How many Jugendherbergen do Austria and Switzerland have?
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Over 120 Each
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How far apart are Jugendherbergen located
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no more than a day's hike
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When were Jugendherbergen established?
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In the early 20th century
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What do Jugendherbergen look like?
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Some are in modern buildings while others are in old country houses or forts
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What kind of meal is provided at a Jugendherbergen and do they have bedding?
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Simple cafeteria style breakfast and yes they do
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What are the requirements for staying in a Jugendherbergen?
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Many have curfews and some even require guests to help with the chores.
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Why is traveling to other European countries popular for young people?
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Because there are special fares for people under the age of 26 (BahnCard Junior)
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Can North American young people also obtain a BahnCard Junior
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Yes
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When was the Kaffeehaus introduced to German-speaking countries?
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17th century
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Which particular Kaffeehäuser were especially famous for gathering places for artists, writers, and even revolutionaries like Leon Trotsky?
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The Viennese Kaffeehäuser
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What can one get at a Café?
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Kaffee, Kuchen, Torten, some meals, ice cream treats, and beverages
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How much does a cup of Coffee cost in Austria or Germany?
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€2-3
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How much would a piece of cake cost in Germany or Austria
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an additional €2-3
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How much does a cup of coffee cost in Switzerland?
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4 Swiss Francs
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Can one get a free refill in German-Speaking countries?
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no
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What is a favorite kind of coffee in Vienna?
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Coffee with Schlagobers (whipped cream)
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What is the day the Café is closed called?
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Ruhetag
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What is the oldest University in German-Speaking countries and when was it founded?
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The University of Wien, founded in 1365
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Who established Psychoanalysis?
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Sigmund Freud
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Why do governments put a large emphasis on public transportation?
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It is better for the environment (umweltfreundlich)
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Who can receive a reduced rate for public transportation?
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Senior Citizens and Students
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What kind of transportation is provided for towns, suburbs, and villages?
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Convenient bus and sometimes streetcars
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In addition to Convenient bus and sometimes streetcars, what else to big cities have available to them?
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U-Bahn and S-Bahn
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Bahnhof
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train-station
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Hauptbahnhof
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main train station
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Nahverkehrszüge
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Short-distance trains
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Slightly slower through trains?
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D-Züge
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