About Berlin

Berlin is the capital city and one of sixteen states of the Federal Republic of Germany. With a population of 3.4 million in its city limits, Berlin is the country's largest city. Located in northeastern Germany, it is the center of the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan area, comprising 5 million people from over 180 nations. Berlin's culture is as multi-faceted as the city itself. It is varied, exciting and always original. Berlin is at the cutting edge of music, art and lifestyle trends. At the same time outstanding museums, orchestras and theatres continue to cultivate the city's great traditions. Drawn to the capital by its wealth of creativity, more and more artists from across the globe are transforming Berlin into one of Europe's most innovative metropolises.