Germany at a Glance

8 Berlin – City of Contrasts On September 6, 1991, the people of Germany decided that Berlin should be the capital city of the reunified country. It is the heart of the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan region, located in northeastern Germany. With a population of 3.5 million in its city limits, Berlin is the country's largest city. Berlin has many faces. Visitors can wander about the Museum Village of the earliest Berlin settlement, located in the lovely villa district of Dahlem, or promenade and shop in the elegant shops along the famous Kurfürstendamm and Unter den Linden boulevard. They can enjoy the colourful counterculture scene in Kreuzberg or Prenzlauer Berg. Or discover the rustic village character of the outer districts. With its rivers, lakes, canals, islands, parks and forests, Berlin also offers many opportunities to enjoy nature and take a break from the hectic pace of big city life. • www.visitberlin.de