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Printable information sheet to attach to Berlin 2006 Geocoin
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First documented in the 13th century, Berlin was the capital of the Kingdom of Prussia (1701–1918), the German Empire (1871–1918), the Weimar Republic (1919–1933) and the Third Reich (1933–1945) Berlin in the 1920s was the third largest municipality in the world After World War II, the city became divided into East Berlin—the capital of East Germany—and West Berlin, a West German exclave surrounded by the Berlin Wall (1961–1989) Following German reunification in 1990, the city regained its status as the capital of Germany, hosting 147 foreign embassies.
Berlin is a world city of culture, politics, media, and science. Its economy is primarily based on the service sector, encompassing a diverse range of creative industries, media corporations, and convention venues. Berlin also serves as a continental hub for air and rail transport and is a popular tourist destination. Significant industries include IT, pharmaceuticals, biomedical engineering, biotechnology, electronics, traffic engineering, and renewable energy.
Berlin is home to renowned universities, research institutes, orchestras, museums, and celebrities, as well as host of many sporting events. Its urban settings and historical legacy have made it a popular location for international film productions. The city is well renowned for its festivals, diverse architecture, nightlife, contemporary arts, public transportation networks and a
high quality of living.
The
Brandenburg Gate (
German:
Brandenburger Tor) is a former
city gate and one of the main symbols of Berlin and Germany. It is located west of the city center at the junction of
Unter den Linden and Ebertstraße, immediately west of the
Pariser Platz. It is the only remaining gate of a series through which Berlin was once entered. One block to the north stands the
Reichstag building. The gate is the monumental entry to
Unter den Linden, the renowned boulevard of
linden trees which formerly led directly to the
city palace of the
Prussian monarchs. It was commissioned by King
Frederick William II of Prussia as a sign of peace and built by
Carl Gotthard Langhans from 1788 to 1791. Having suffered considerable damage in World War II, the Brandenburg Gate was fully restored from 2000 to 2002 by the
Stiftung Denkmalschutz Berlin (Berlin Monument Conservation Foundation). Today, it is regarded as one of Europe's most famous landmarks.