Berlin

Berlin is the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany and at the same time one of its states. The city of Berlin is the most populous municipality in Germany, with around 3.6 million inhabitants, and with 892 square kilometers, it is the largest in terms of area, as well as the most populous city in the European Union. It forms the center of the metropolitan region of Berlin/Brandenburg and the Berlin agglomeration. The city-state consists of twelve districts. In addition to the rivers Spree and Havel, there are smaller streams, numerous lakes, and forests within the city limits.

First mentioned in documents in the 13th century, Berlin served as the residence and capital of Brandenburg, Prussia, and the German Empire throughout history and in various forms of government. From 1949, the eastern part of the city was the capital of the German Democratic Republic. With the reunification of Germany in 1990, Berlin became the capital of reunified Germany again, and subsequently the seat of the federal government, the Federal President, the Bundestag, the Bundesrat, as well as numerous federal ministries and embassies.

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