Berlin - Germany
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Berlin is the political and cultural centre of Germany and, due to its division
into West Berlin and East Berlin from 1949 - 1989, one of the most diverse
cities in the European Union. Berlin is an important crossroads for the states
of the expanding European Union, as well as the home of many of the national
economic, cultural, and educational institutions of Germany. Berlin hosts some
of the most prominent universities, research faculties, theatres, and museums in
Europe. Berlin has also gained an international reputation for its festivals,
nightlife and contemporary architecture.
Berlin is located in north-eastern Germany, on the Rivers Spree and Havel, completely surrounded by the German federal state of Brandenburg. Founded in the early 13th century, Berlin was the capital of the March of Brandenburg and, after 1701, capital of the Kingdom of Prussia. In 1871, Berlin became capital of the German Empire and a focal point for the nation's history. Since the reunification of Germany on 3 October 1990, Berlin has again been the capital of Germany. Berlin is also the seat of most of the executive and legislative branches of the German government. Berlin is a popular gay destination and it features a prominent gay infrastructure often gay-owned and/or managed. A list of other popular gay and lesbian destinations world round has been included here
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