Proper nounSingular Berlin Plural - Berlin
Derived termsFrom Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. Berlin (English pronunciation: /bɜrˈlɪn/; German pronunciation: [bɛɐ̯ˈliːn] ( listen)) is the capital city and one of 16 states of Germany. With a population of 3.4 million people, Berlin is Germany's largest city. It is the second most populous city proper and the eighth most populous urban area in the European Union. Located in northeastern Germany, it is the center of the Berlin-Brandenburg Metropolitan Area, comprising 5 million people from over 190 nations. Geographically embedded in the European Plains, Berlin is influenced by a temperate seasonal climate. Around one third of the city's territory is composed of forests, parks, gardens, rivers and lakes. First documented in the 13th century, Berlin was successively 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). During the 1920s, Berlin was the third largest municipality in the world. After World War II, the city was divided; East Berlin became the capital of East Germany while West Berlin became a de facto West German exclave, surrounded by the Berlin Wall (1961–1989). Following German reunification in 1990, the city regained its status as the capital of all 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, congress and convention venues. Berlin serves as a continental hub for air and rail transport, and is one of the most visited tourist destinations in the EU. Significant industries include IT, pharmaceuticals, biomedical engineering, biotechnology, optoelectronics, traffic engineering, and renewable energy. The metropolis is home to renowned universities, research institutes, sporting events, orchestras, museums and personalities. The urban and historical legacy has made it a popular setting for international film productions. The city is recognized for its festivals, diverse architecture, nightlife, contemporary arts, public transportation networks and a high quality of living. Berlin has evolved into a global focal point for young individuals and artists attracted by a liberal lifestyle and modern zeitgeist. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License What is a good introduction sentance for a report on East Berlin during the Berlin Wall? Q. Hmm? I'm writing a report on East Berlin and I have everything done but I can't think of a good introduction sentance... Please help! :) The focus of the paper is the whole history of the Berlin Wall. Asked by lovely ;D - Tue Apr 7 17:47:17 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. It would be easier if we knew what the focus of your paper was. Is it daily life? The political atmosphere? Escape attempts? It's eventual fall? The entire history of the Berlin Wall? --- "No one has the intention of erecting a wall!" stated First Secretary of the Socialist Unity Party and GDR State Council chairman Walter Ulbricht on June 15th, 1961. Construction of the Berlin Wall began just two months later. --- On Saturday, August 12th, 1961 orders were given that would make Berlin a city divided, and eventually the symbol of the Iron Curtain. --- The Berlin Wall has become the physical manifestation of the Iron Curtain, the separation of Western Europe and the Eastern Bloc. --- You could also start it with the speech that President… [cont.] Answered by goreh0use - Tue Apr 7 18:01:19 2009 What are 4 important events that happened at the Berlin Wall or pertained to the Berlin Wall? Q. I am doing a report on various locations, monuments, exhibits etc. for a final project in my ap class. I picked the Berlin Wall as one of my locations and I need at least 4 events that happened at or directly relate to the Berlin wall. I can only think of it being torn down and erected. So any event you can think of besides those 2 would be great. Thanks in advance! Asked by Voila it's moi - Wed Jun 2 16:17:05 2010 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments A. a site dedicated to the history of the Wall. I would consider Reagan's visit in 1987, exhorting Gobachev to "tear down this wall!" as one of the great occasions. Answered by aboukir200 - Wed Jun 2 16:28:12 2010 Should I visit Amsterdam in addition to London and Berlin?
Q. My friend and I are from California and are planning a trip to Europe this summer. We are going to London and Berlin (flying into London then taking an easyJet flight to Berlin). I have heard good things about Amsterdam and the "rail and sail" from/to London seems not too expensive. My question is if Amsterdam is worth taking the time to travel to, considering we are going to be gone for 14 days (the first and last day being completely taken up by travel, so more like 12 days in Europe). Thanks for any suggestions. Asked by Elliot - Sun May 31 05:48:26 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments A. First, I really hate how everyone instantly jumps to drugs when discussiing Holland- nowhere in your question does it reference drugs or partying- you could be a tee-totaller for all anyone knows. People are just so quick to glorify consumption and it's rather offensive. But anyway, to answer your question, A'dam is a gorgeous town, full of amazing museums and history. Yes, it's as decadent as you want, or... not. There are some beautiful small towns nearby also- like Utrecht and especially Leiden. There's a LOT to see in Lodon and Berlin- my guess is you might not bother pushing for A'dam (although I would- but I like to travel hard and fast...) But if you are up for it, you can see a great deal of London's major sights in a few days if… [cont.] Answered by Hugh Jorgan, at your Service... - Sun May 31 09:03:27 2009 From Yahoo Answer Search: "berlin"  mercurynews.com Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:46:11 GMT+00:00 with Gmail Phone San Jose Mercury News berlin -- A pair of new Gmail features is making life easier and cheaper for me as I work from my hotel room as I'm attending a Berlin ...  sfgate.com Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:46:36 GMT+00:00 San Francisco Chronicle First they have to remove the Post-it notes: Caravaggio's "The Taking of Christ," which was stolen from a Ukrainian museum in 2008 and recovered by Berlin ...  hangout.altsounds.com Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:50:28 GMT+00:00 Apparat Prepares Next DJ-Kicks Altsounds.com Sasha Ring's work under his Apparat moniker has always been evolving; over three albums on the Shitkatapult label and the collaborative full lengths with ... From Google News Search: "berlin"  presse-citron.net 340px x 510px | 50.60kB [source page] selon et calez vous devant Arte qui propose ce week end un documentaire de vingt quatre heures au coeur de la vie berlinoise avec 24h Berlin Vous pouvez aussi suivre le stream sur Arte Quand Berlin prend parfois des petits airs de Manhattan From Yahoo Image Search: "berlin"  pubmatch.org unknown hu, 19 Aug 2010 13:17:49 GM Marc . Berlin. - Filmmaker. ... View Marc . Berlin's. full profile: View Marc . Berlin's. contact details; Get connected with Marc . Berlin. by sending a message. Login Register. Biography: Filmmaker. "Bedford Springs" (2002), "The Man Who Knew ... From Google Blog Search: "berlin" Berlin, is a city in Germany famous in the Weimar era, between the world wars, for its supposed decadence. This Geography article is a stub. You can help Wikiquote by expanding it.Sourced
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