Facts about Germany City Berlin Facts

Berlin, the capital and the largest city of Germany and one of the 16 states of Germany, has a population of 3.44 million people in the Berlin city and 5 million people in the Berlin metropolitan area. Located in the northeastern Germany, Berlin is geographically embedded in the European Plains, which influences a temperate seasonal climate. More than 30% area of the Berlin city comprises of parks, gardens, forests, rivers and lakes.





Berlin, the capital of Kingdom of Prussia during 1701 to 1918, was also the capital of German Empire, the Weimar Republic and the Third Reich at different periods. Famous for the great Berlin Wall, Berlin is the home to foreign embassies of 147 nations. Besides, Berlin is also home to world-famous universities, research institutes, museums, sporting events, and one of the most sought-after setting for international film shooting due to its historical importance. Berlin is the Alpha City of World famous for its culture, politics, media, festivals, diverse architecture, nightlife, contemporary arts, science, biotechnology, traffic engineering and renewable energy and high quality of living standards. Berlin is one of the most favorite tourist destinations in the European Union.