Berlin

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Coordinates

• Latitude: 52.52348
• Longitude: 13.411494

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Introduction

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Berlin, the capital city of the Federal Republic of Germany, was first mentioned in the 13th century. It has been the capital of the Kingdom of Prussia, the German Empire, the Weimar Republic and the Third Reich, but was divided after World War II. East Berlin became the capital of the GDR while West Berlin remained a part West Germany surrounded by the Berlin Wall. In 1990, Germany was reunited and Berlin became once again the nation’s capital.

Apart from being the capital city, Berlin is one of the sixteen states of Germany. It is the largest city (population 3.4 million within city limits) in the country. Metropolitan Berlin, with a population of 4.9 million inhabitants, is the fifth largest in the European Union.

Architecture (both modern and historical), wold-renowned museums (the city is home to 153 museums), nightlife and festivals have made Berlin a major attraction for about 5.1 million people every year. Since 2005, Berlin is on the UNESCO’s list of Cities of Design.