7 Facts about Berlin

Wednesday, June 17th 2015. | Cities


If you want to know the detail information about the capital of Germany, check Facts about Berlin.  The city is inhabited by 3.5 million people. It is considered as the second most populous city in Germany. Based on the size, it comes as the largest city in the country. Berlin is considered as the center of Berlin Brandenburg Metropolitan Region. It is occupied about 6 million people. Let me show you more interesting facts about Berlin below:

Facts about Berlin 1: the climate

The climate in Berlin is the temperate seasonal climate because the city is located in European plain. The gardens, parks, forests, lakes, and rivers occupy one-third of Berlin.

Facts about Berlin 2: Berlin in the past

Berlin has been used as the capital city in different times. The city was firstly recognized in 13th century. In 1417 till 1701, it was the capital of Margraviate of Brandenburg. In 1701 till 1918, it became the capital of Kingdom of Prussia. Then it was the capital of German Empire in 1871 till 1918. In 1919 till 1933, it became the capital for the Weimar Republic. In 1933 till 1945, it was the capital for the Third Reich. Get facts about Benidorm here.

Berlin City

Berlin City

Facts about Berlin 3: post World War II

Berlin was divided into two after World War II.  The East Germany had East Berlin as their capital, while the West Germany used West Berlin as the capital. It was surrounded by Berlin Wall from 1961 till 1989. The Berlin Wall finally was destroyed in 1989. In 1990, the East and West Germany were united again. Then Berlin is used as the capital for Germany. Now, it has 158 foreign embassies here.

Facts about Berlin 4: the economy

The economy in Berlin lays in different sectors such as research facilities, creative industries, conventional venues, Media Corporation, and high technology firms. Find out Benghazi facts here.

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Facts about Berlin 5: the metropolis area

Berlin is also popular as a tourist destination in Germany.  People like to visit the museums, orchestras, universities and entertainment venues.

Facts about Berlin 6: the industries

The industries in Berlin are increased from time to time.  You can find the clean tech, biomedical engineering, electronics, construction and pharmaceutical.

Berlin City Nights

Berlin City Nights

Facts about Berlin 7: the museum and galleries in Berlin

There were around 400 art galleries and 138 museums in the Berlin based on the report in 2011. If you want to know more about Queen Nefertiti, you need to come to the Neues Museum. If you want to know the painting collection in 13th to 18th centuries created by the Old Masters, you have to come to the Gemäldegalerie. If you like with the modern and contemporary art, check the Hamburger Bahnhof.

Berlin Wall Facts

Berlin Wall Facts

Berlin Skyline

Berlin Skyline

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