Berlin, capital of Germany, is the country’s largest metropolis, with 344.3 square miles. With a metropolitan population of more than six million inhabitants as of 2016, Berlin is also one of the most densely populated cities in the European Union. In Berlin, over 95% of the population is of German descent. Despite its reputation as the site of the late-twentieth-century Berlin Wall, Berlin remains one of the most visited cities in the European Union, attracting millions of people each year. Berlin is a significant city in both history and present times, having fought in two major world wars and the Cold War.

History of Berlin

The Margraviate of Brandenburg, Albert the Bear, built Berlin approximately 1157. Human occupation may be traced back to the 9th millennium BC, according to archaeological data. From circa 500BC, German tribes such as the Semnones and Burgundians constructed villages in what is now Berlin. Slavic immigrants arrived in Berlin in the sixth century and are credited with coining the name “Berlin.” During the 12th century, when Berlin was steadily blossoming into an important metropolis, German merchants occupied there. The Thirty Years’ War, which lasted from 1618 to 1648, wreaked havoc on Berlin. The city’s recovery and prosperity began in the 18th century, when it was named the capital of the Kingdom of Prussia by Frederick III.

Berlin was one of the most important commercial centers of the time due to its placement at the crossroads of early trade routes. Berlin, as the capital of Prussia, played a major political role following the foundation and expansion of the Prussian Empire. Following the Prussian kingdom, subsequent monarchs made Berlin their political and administrative center. The city grew into one of the most important commercial, political, residential, and transportation centers during the nineteenth-century industrial revolution. With new developments in the arts such as architecture, painting, and theatre, the boom continued into the twentieth century. During the twentieth century, Berlin was a prominent city in science, technology, film, the arts, and humanities, as well as higher education.

Division and Reunification of Berlin:

Berlin was a major player in German politics during the twentieth century. Berlin was separated into East and West Berlin after Germany was partitioned into East and West Germany. East Berlin was chosen as the capital of East Germany. Throughout the Cold War, Berlin remained divided. Berlin was reunified and re-established as the political of the Federal Republic capital of Germany after the collapse of the Berlin Wall in 1989 and the reunification of East and West Germany in 1990.

Modern Role of the capital city of Germany:

Currently, Berlin serves as the Federal Republic capital of Germany, with Schloss Bellevue serving as the official house of the President of Germany. The Bundesrat and the ministries are also located in the city. Because of its rich historical history and numerous museums and historical centers, Berlin is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Berlin Fashion Week, Museum Island, and the Jewish Museum are among the city’s attractions. Several religious institutions, notably the Roman Catholic Archbishop of Berlin and the Cathedral of St. Boris, have their headquarters in Berlin. The city is home to several world-class educational institutions, including the Humboldt University of Berlin and the Free University of Berlin. Berlin is also a major hub for transportation, communication, and entertainment.

Facts about capital city of Germany ( Berlin)

• The world’s largest mounted dinosaur is on show at Berlin’s Museum für Naturkunde. In addition, Berlin is home to more animals than any other city, with two zoos. On a more pleasant note, Fassbender & Rausch in Berlin is one of the world’s largest chocolate shops.
• In its overall quality of life rating for June 2020, research website number places Berlin in the top third of the 250 cities analyzed. In index categories such as purchasing power (top 22%), pollution (lowest 36%), health care (top 45%), and property price to income ratio (top 45%), Berlin performed highly (lowest 49 percent ).
• The Berlin  Wall houses the world’s longest open-air art gallery, with 101 works by 118 artists from 21 nations on display. With about 500,000 admissions, the Berlinale is the largest publicly attended film festival in the world, outnumbering any other international film festival.