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Berlin (: German

Berlin is the capital city of Germany located in northeastern Germany. With a population of over 3.7 million people, Berlin is the second most populous city in the European Union and the seventh most populous urban area. Berlin has a long history, first being documented in the 13th century and serving as the capital of various German states over the centuries like Prussia and Germany. After World War 2, Berlin was divided between East and West but has been the unified capital of Germany since 1990. Berlin has a diverse economy focused on technology, media, research, and creative industries and is an international center of culture, politics, and science with many universities, museums, and cultural events that attract tourists from around the world.

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Berlin (: German

Berlin is the capital city of Germany located in northeastern Germany. With a population of over 3.7 million people, Berlin is the second most populous city in the European Union and the seventh most populous urban area. Berlin has a long history, first being documented in the 13th century and serving as the capital of various German states over the centuries like Prussia and Germany. After World War 2, Berlin was divided between East and West but has been the unified capital of Germany since 1990. Berlin has a diverse economy focused on technology, media, research, and creative industries and is an international center of culture, politics, and science with many universities, museums, and cultural events that attract tourists from around the world.

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Berlin (/brln, br-/, German: [blin] ( listen)) is the capital and the largest

city of Germany as well as one of its 16 constituent states. With a population


of approximately 3.7 million,[4] Berlin is the second most populous city proper
in the European Union and the seventh most populous urban area in the
European Union.[5] Located in northeastern Germany on the banks of the
rivers Spree and Havel, it is the centre of the Berlin-Brandenburg
Metropolitan Region, which has roughly 6 million residents from more than
180 nations[6][7][8][9]. Due to its location in the European Plain, Berlin is
influenced by a temperate seasonal climate. Around one-third of the city's
area is composed of forests, parks, gardens, rivers, canals and lakes.[10]
First documented in the 13th century and situated at the crossing of two
important historic trade routes,[11] Berlin became the capital of the Margraviate
of Brandenburg (14171701), the Kingdom of Prussia (17011918), the
German Empire (18711918), the Weimar Republic (19191933) and the
Third Reich (19331945).[12] Berlin in the 1920s was the third largest
municipality in the world.[13] After World War II and its subsequent occupation
by the victorious countries, the city was divided; East Berlin was declared
capital of East Germany, while West Berlin became a de facto West German
exclave, surrounded by the Berlin Wall (19611989) and East German
territory.[14] Following German reunification in 1990, Berlin once again became
the capital of all of Germany.
Berlin is an international city of culture, politics, media and science.[15][16][17][18] Its
economy is based on high-tech firms and the service sector, encompassing a
diverse range of creative industries, research facilities, media corporations
and convention venues.[19][20] Berlin serves as a continental hub for air and rail
traffic and has a highly complex public transportation network. The metropolis
is a popular tourist destination.[21] Significant industries also include IT,
pharmaceuticals, biomedical engineering, clean tech, biotechnology,
construction and electronics.
Modern Berlin is home to world renowned universities, orchestras, museums,
entertainment venues and is host to many sporting events.[22] Its urban setting
has made it a sought-after location for international film productions.[23] The
city is well known for its festivals, diverse architecture, nightlife, contemporary
arts and a high quality of living.[24] Since the 2000s Berlin has seen the
emergence of a cosmopolitan entrepreneurial scene.[25]

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