Interesting facts about Germany's capital – Berlin

12/06/2025
Hong Hanh
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Berlin – capital of Germany Not only famous for its rich history and impressive architecture, but also a dream destination for many young people who are cherishing their dreams. Study study in Germany. If you are learning about Germany and planning to study and work here, the name Berlin is certainly not unfamiliar. So what makes this city so special and attractive? Let's SHD Academy Discover in the following article!

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General introduction about the capital of Germany?

What is the capital of Germany?

The capital of Germany is Berlin and is also one of the 16 states of the Federal Republic of Germany. With a total area of 891km2 and a population of over 3.5 million people, Berlin is the largest city in Germany and the second largest city in the European Union after London. Before 2001, the city consisted of 23 districts, but after administrative reform from January 1, 2001, the number of districts was merged to 12 for more effective management by the German government.

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Giới thiệu về thủ đô của Đức — *The capital of Germany is Berlin (Source: Collected)*

The role of Berlin – the capital of Germany

The capital of Germany is surrounded by the state of Brandenburg, which borders the provinces of Poland, Saxony... Strategically located in Eastern Europe, combined with an extensive and well-developed public transport system for convenient travel, Berlin has become one of the largest economic centers of Germany, with many large and small companies and corporations operating in the fields of technology, media and services.

Not only is the political and economic heart of Germany, the capital Berlin is also a crossroads of many cultures, creating a colorful living environment. Located in the Northeast of Germany, Berlin is the center of the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan area, which has about 4.5 million people from more than 190 countries around the world. Life here is bustling, lively and interesting, especially at night with many clubs and bars open until dawn.

In addition, the cuisine is not only diverse in flavor but also shows the cultural exchange from many different regions. With the diversity of culture, art and cuisine, the capital of Germany has attracted a large number of tourists and international students from all over the world every year.

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Geographical location and natural conditions of Berlin

Geographical location

The German capital lies approximately 180 km south of the Baltic Sea, 190 km north of the Czech-German border, 177 km east of the former inner German border, and 89 km west of Poland. Berlin stretches along the banks of the River Spree, which flows through the city center. The average elevation of the city is 35 meters above sea level, the highest point near the city center is the summit of Kreuzberg – a hill 66 meters above sea level.

The city of Berlin is built mainly on sandy glacial soils between a vast belt of forested lakes, formed by the Havel River to the west and the waters of the Dahme River to the southeast.

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Climate

Belongs to the European Plain and beyond 1/3 of Berlin's area is forests, parks, gardens, rivers and lakes. So the city always has fresh air and is known as the "green city" of Germany.. However, the capital Berlin of Germany is also characterized like other cities by the influence of a seasonal temperate climate.

According to statistics, the average annual temperature of the city will fall around 9 degrees Celsius. The hottest months are July and August with temperatures around 18 degrees Celsius. The coldest months are January and February with average temperatures ranging from -1 degree Celsius.

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Giới thiệu chung về thủ đô của Đức — *The city of Berlin stretches along the banks of the Spree River (Source: Collected)*

Terrain

The original twin towns of Berlin and Cologne, which dates back to the early 13th century, developed on an island in the Spree River (Kölln) and a small piece of land on the north bank of the river opposite the island (Berlin). By the late 17th and early 18th centuries, when the Electors of Brandenburg (Kings of Prussia from 1701) became powerful figures in European politics, the city expanded, adorned with wide boulevards, beautiful squares and magnificent stone castles.

The city center is dominated by broad north-south boulevards such as Friedrichstrasse, Wilhelmstrasse and the characteristic east-west axis. Complementing the main axis are several exit roads, which now serve as the main traffic arteries of the German capital.

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Berlin's education and economy

Berlin's education system is considered one of the top quality education systems in the world. The capital of Germany has many schools from kindergarten, high school, to university. In addition, Berlin also offers German language courses for foreigners, art institutes and vocational schools. Vocational training programs in Berlin usually last from 02 to 03 years to provide students with the necessary skills to work in a specific profession.

Not only famous for its education, the capital of Germany also has a developed economy with many multinational companies and international organizations operating here. Berlin's industries and creative economy are growing strongly, opening up many job opportunities for domestic and foreign workers. According to data from the German Federal Statistical Office, Berlin's GDP in 2022 reached 120.3 billion Euros, an increase of 7.8% compared to 2021. Beeline's unemployment rate in May 2023 was 6.7%, lower than the German average of 7.2%.

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Nền giáo dục của thủ đô của Đức — *The capital of Germany has many schools from kindergarten, high school, to university (Source: Collected)*

Famous tourist attractions in Berlin

Not only the culture and people of Berlin are the "magnets" that attract many visitors, but the scenic spots have also contributed to the popularity of this place. If young people choose the capital of Germany as a destination for vocational training, consider this a long-term trip, from which they have the opportunity to explore the beautiful scenery here. Below are 4 famous places in the capital Berlin that you must visit at least once:

Reichstag Government Building: These are typical symbols of the German people, built in 1894. The building was designed in the neo-Renaissance architectural style and has the words “Dem Deutschen Volke” engraved on the front, which means “The Germans”. Coming here, international students will admire the extremely unique dome architecture.
Gendarmenmarkt Square: This square is located in the heart of Berlin, with a unique and distinctive cultural space that has attracted thousands of visitors, no less than the Reichstag building. In addition, this place also gathers many famous fashion stores, you can find "unique and strange" items here.
Brandenburg Gate: A symbol of cultural history, marking famous historical anecdotes of Germany. The Brandenburg Gate was built in 1791 in the ancient Western architectural style, the gate is meticulously and delicately decorated.
Fernsehturm TV Tower: This is the tallest television tower in Berlin with a height of over 360m. The Fernsehturm television tower is located in the city center and was completed in 1969. The interesting feature here is the Telecafe restaurant which is over 200m above the ground and rotates once every 30 minutes. If you stand on the observation deck of the television tower, you can see the whole beautiful city of Berlin.

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Tháp truyền hình tại thủ đô của Đức — *Fernsehturm television tower is located in the center of Berlin (Source: Collected)*

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