Berlin has a long history as the capital of Germany. It began as two small fishing villages on the River Spree in the 13th century and grew into one of Germany's richest cities by the 15th century. During the 18th century, many grand buildings were constructed, transforming the small settlements into an important port and trading center. Berlin became the official capital of a unified Germany in 1871. The city faced great destruction during World War 2 but was rebuilt after the war ended. Berlin was then divided by the Berlin Wall from 1961 to 1989 during the Cold War, separating East and West Berlin until the wall was torn down.

1. History Berlin of

2. Berlin is a capital of Germany

6. During the II World War Berlin was hardly destroyed. There were no more light, gas, traffic. All was in ruins. People had to make their city again.

8. Only on the 9 th of November 1989 people from West and East Berlin got an opportunity to see their relatives , friends, who lived in different parts, because on that day the wall was destroyed.

9. On the 3th of October 1990 the two parts of Germany were officially united as the Federal Republic of Germany. Berlin became the German capital again.