German federated state of Berlin: characteristics, population, photos, major cities, climate, map and much more

§ Brief overview of the Berlin federated state

Berlin is both a federated state and the largest city in Germany, a favorite place for the implementation of innovative ideas and art. Artists, journalists, writers, architects from around the world are engaged in their creative activities here, in the capital of Germany. By the estimates, people from more than 180 countries of the world live in Berlin; here you can find a wide variety of cultures. Typically, Berliners are considered grouchy people. The Berlin German or Berlin dialect of the German language (in German: Berlinerisch, Berliner Schnauze) is common in Berlin, demonstrating the vocabulary and communication style characteristic of the city.

Berlin is divided into 12 boroughs and neighbourhoods or administrative districts, the list below contains the names of the Berlin boroughs in English / Polish and German,with the most densely populated boroughs coming first.

Boroughs and neighbourhoods or administrative districts of Berlin.

Berlin has one large lake Müggelsee ( in German: Müggelsee) and many small lakes interconnected by canals. Large populations of various animals live in the city: bats, raccoons, foxes, wild boars.

Here is the seat of the German government, many different large companies have branches and representative offices in the city, Berlin is rich in museums and art galleries. Berlin is a favorite place for tourists in Germany; millions of people visit the city every year.

§ Photos of the sightseeing attractions in the Berlin federated state

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  Alexanderplatz. - The World Clock (in German: Weltzeituhr), also known as the Urania World Clock (in German: Urania-Weltzeituhr), a clock showing the time in different cities of the world

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  A series of aluminium sculptures: Molecule Man

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  The Berlin Cathedral (in German: Berliner Dom)

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  The Fernsehturm or Television Tower in central Berlin

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  The Brandenburg Gate (in German: Brandenburger Tor)

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  The Konzerthaus Berlin, a concert hall in Berlin. – Originally built as a theatre under the name of the Königliches Schauspielhaus or Schauspielhaus Berlin

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  The Müggelsee, also known as the Großer Müggelsee, a lake in the eastern suburbs of Berlin

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  The German Reichstag in Berlin

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  Berliner Pfannkuchen (referred to as Berliner for short outside Berlin, but Pfannkuchen inside Berlin), a traditional German pastry similar to a doughnut

§ Population of the Berlin federated state

The population size in Berlin totals 3'574'830 people. Of these, 1'755'700 are men, which is 49.1 % and 1'819'130 are women or 50.9 % of the whole federated state population. The population density of the Berlin federated state is 4'012 people per 1 square kilometer.

Based on the data in Table 1 (see below on the page), the Berlin federated state occupies 0 % of the entire territory of Germany, which is home to 4 % of the population of the entire country, they live in 1 settlements located on the territory of the said land.

§ Climate and weather in Berlin

Like in other parts of the country, Berlin has a temperate climate with warm summers and relatively warm winters. According to the German Weather Service (aka the German Meteorological Service) (in German: DWD), in 2023 the average annual temperature in Berlin was 10.9 degrees Celsius, while in winter the air temperature was on average 2.9 °C, and in summer 19.1 °C. The rainfall in 2023 was 725 l/m², and the sun shone that year in Berlin for 1'754 hours. Click here for more information about the Climate of Germany

§ Capital of the Berlin German federated state

The capital of the Berlin federated state is the City of Berlin, in German Berlin or Berlin, Stadt, with a population of more than 3'756'000 people.

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§ Statistics, essential data about the federated state

Table 1 below presents statistics as to the data for the federated state of Berlin, as well as indicators for the whole of Germany for comparison. Besides, from Table 1, you will learn the percentage ratio of the indicator for the federated state to the indicator for the whole of Germany.

Table 1. Statistical data on the Berlin federated state as of early 2017.

§ The Berlin federated state holidays schedule

Every federated state in Germany has the right to establish holidays, days off from work, which are valid on their territory. On the territory of Berlin there are 12 official holidays. A detailed calendar of the Berlin federated state public holidays can be found on a dedicated page of our website. The school vacations schedule of the Berlin federated state is also established by a decision of the local government distinct from other German federated states.

§ Major cities in the Berlin federated state

In the Berlin federated state there are 1 settlements, of which 1 are cities. Table 2 below contains a list of major, large cities in the said federated state.

Table 2. Major cities in the Berlin federated state in English and German.

§ Flag and coat of arms of the Berlin federated state

In the picture below, you can see the flag or flag / coat of arms of the federated state.

§ Berlin on a map of Germany

In the picture below, you can see the location of the federated state and its capital on a map of Germany. Map of all the federated states of Germany and their capitals.