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Berlin is one of the most influential centers in European politics, culture and science. The city serves as an important hub of continental transportation and is home to some of the most prominent universities, sport events, orchestras and museums. Its economy is based on the service sector, encompassing a diverse range of media and life science corporations, convention venues, research institutes, and creative industries.

Berlin is the capital city and one of the sixteen states of the Federal Republic of Germany. It is the heart of the Berlin- Brandenburg metropolitan region, located in northeastern Germany. With a population of 3.4 million, Berlin is the country‘s largest city, and the second most populous city in the European Union. 

Berlin is located in eastern Germany, about 110 kilometers (65 miles) west of the border with Poland. The rapidly evolving metropolis enjoys an international reputation for its festivals, contemporary architecture, nightlife and avant-garde arts. Being a major tourist center and home to people from over 180 nations, Berlin is a focal point for individuals who are attracted by its liberal lifestyle, urban eclecticism and artistic freedom.

First documented in the 13th century, Berlin became successively the capital of the Kingdom of Prussia (from 1701), the German Empire), the Weimar Republic) and the Third Reich). After World War II, the city was divided. East Berlin became the capital of the GDR (East Germany), while West Berlin remained a West German enclave surrounded by the Berlin Wall from. Following the reunification in 1990, the city regained its status as the capital of all Germany.

Capital of the largest country in Europe, Berlin is a city that has outgrown its past to emerge as a vibrant, adaptive and wholly modern metropolitan centre. Steeped in rich cultural history, art and architecture, Berlin stays true to its character as an artistic hub, and continues to impress with its theatre, cinema and galleries par excellence. An enviable array of bars, restaurants, and night haunts drive its reputation as a social as well as cultural and political influence, and its wealth, clearly evidenced by the enviable selection of high-end shops and exclusive boutiques, is evident throughout.

In contrast to many of the crowded medieval cities of Europe, Berlin is a very open city, a third of its populated area being given over to parks, gardens and lakes, and it is permeated by a welcome sense of space. Though it must be said that the last century has not been kind to Berlin, with its eclectic mixture of antiquity, grandeur and modern trendsetting, it undoubtedly remains one of the great European cities.

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The History – From the unification of Germany and the fall of the Berlin Wall and communism, Berlin is steeped in fascinating history, monuments and relics.
The Cuisine – With over 200 Michelin stars in Germany and 15 stars in Berlin itself; German cuisine, and Berlin at its centre, has become a force to be reckoned with.
The Museums – It would be hard to find a greater concentration of art and artefacts in one place anywhere in the world other than on Berlin’s Museum Island.
The Culture – Berlin offers a stunning array of cultural pursuits, from opera and theatre to cinemas and gig venues, with a huge number of events taking place all year round.

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