Berlin has served as a strategic point in both great wars,
being part of the catalyst that helped end both. With strained relations throughout
the world during the Cold War it once again served as a center for a different
kind of war.
Basics of Berlin 2012
Berlin is the capital city of Germany. With a population of 3.5 million it is a thriving and modern city today. Berlin is currently Germany's biggest city and second largest populous city.