Berlin, Germany

Since the reunification in 1990, the Federal Republic of Germany‘ s political and economical significance has increased. With a population of about 82 million, Germany takes Europe‘ s second place, in area it is one of the largest European countries.

Germany is located right in the Center of Europe, has established itself as one of the driving forces of the European unification process and is serving again today as a hub between Eastern and Western as well as between Northern and Southern Europe.

Germany is a highly industrialized country which only recently lost the inofficial title of world champion of exports to China, but the significance of international markets for Germany remains extremely high. And of course, many exports are being shipped into all corners of the globe via the country‘s international sea ports.

Berlin with its 3.4 million inhabitants is nowadays commonly referred to as one of the most exciting and bustling cities in Europe.

The city is famous for its cultural activities and has been reestablished as the capital of Germany in 1990. It hosts no less than three opera houses, the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra and many famous theatres, but is also famous for a young, fresh, ever changing underground art and music scene. Berlin is home to a huge variety of attractions, ranging from historic sites like the Brandenburg Gate and the Prussian Charlottenburg Palace to the spectacular modern new quarters around Potsdamer Platz. A barren piece of land formerly cut in halves by the Berlin Wall, it has been developed by renowned architects like Sir Norman Foster after the reunification. Potsdamer Platz as well as the new Parliament and Government Quarter with the German Reichstag, hosting the Parliament, and the Chancellory, are among the main attractions for every visitor. Some parts of the city, such as Kreuzberg or Prenzlauer Berg, are especially famous for their very special flair and should be experienced first handed.

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