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Travel is one of the most popular leisure-time activities in Germany. Growing prosperity and shorter working hours have meant more leisure time and holidays. In 1995 nearly 60% of those over the age of 14 took a holiday of at least five days away from home.
The turnover currently generated by the leisure industry represents 8% of the German economy as a whole. According to surveys, the typical German family spends about one fifth of its income on leisure activities.
Approximately 260,000 clubs and associations as well as the state, churches and municipalities offer leisure activities at sport centres, swimming pools and libraries as well as hobby courses and evening classes on art, science, literature, music etc.
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