Berlin

Name: Berlin
Address: Central Europe, Germany

Central Europe, Germany

Germany

People from Berlin are called:

Male/General:

Berliner

Pronunciation:

/bərˈlɪnər/

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Population:: 3,677,472 (2024 est.)
Country:: Germany
Region:: Central Europe

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Etymology & Origin

Possibly from Slavic 'berl' or 'birl', meaning 'swamp' or 'dry place'.

About Berlin

Capital and largest city of Germany.
Historic city that was divided during the Cold War.
Major cultural, political, and economic center of Europe.
Known for its vibrant arts scene, museums, and nightlife.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Prague

349 km south

People are called:

Praguer

Warsaw

518 km east

People are called:

Varsovian

Copenhagen

354 km north

People are called:

Copenhagener

Quick Facts

Population:: 3,677,472 (2024 est.)
Country:: Germany
Region:: Central Europe

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