Berlin was established as the capital of Brandenburg in early 13th century. The city developed into a prominent industrial and commercial center during the 18th century owing to its strategic location on the main transportation route in the heart of Prussia. This also led to increasing population to the tune that in 30 years after 1830, the population in Berlin doubled. Post Second World War, the city was divided into two parts East and West Berlin. The division was cemented through a new wall that came up in 1961 to prevent communication between people of the two halves. This wall came down in 1990 and reestablished Berlin as the capital of unified Germany.

Berlin is the capital and the largest city of Germany. It is situated in central Europe at 34 meters above sea level. It has a population of 3.5 million and it extends over an area of 889 sq.kms. It is situated at longitude 13:20:00E and latitude 52:31:00N. The local time zone is central Europe time.

Berlin has a typical kind of weather, which moves from oceanic to continental. Having prolonged winters full of snow and ice with temperatures fluctuating from 2~-3~C (35~F). On the other hand, in warmer months the temperature generally stays between 22~-23~ C (72~F) with some highs of 30~C.

The official currency in Germany, as in many other European countries, is the EURO. The most important daily newspapers are the Tagesspiegel, the Berliner Morgenpost, the Berliner Zeitung, the Yellow Press and the Berliner Kurier. There are two principal magazines, the Zitty and Tip, which are issued every two weeks. The city also has studios of big TV channels, for example, SFB1. There are many radio stations that offer programs of different kinds, such as cultural, informative, and musical.

Berlin has a lot to offer to the tourist from the Brandenburg Gate (built 1788-1791 by C.G. Langhans) to the National Opera House next to other important places. These include the national library and the Wilhelm von Humboldt University (opened in 1809). The Brandenburg Gate is located on the Unter den Linden Avenue.

Modern hotels, restaurants, shops and cinemas are located on the most famous Boulevard of the city called Kurf~rstendamm. At the end of this boulevard, to the east, lie the ruins of the old church and the new church Kaiser-Wilhelm-Ged~chtniskirche. Other places to visit are the Olympia Stadium, the House of Parliament (built in 1884-1894 by P.Wallot) and the Pergamom Museum.

Berlin has a very rich history and is amongst the most important capital cities f the world. It boasts of a rich industrial, cultural, and economic heritage. It is a major tourist attraction as the city has seen great turmoil in the recent past.

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