Berliini

Berliini is the Finnish name for Berlin, the capital and largest city of Germany. It is a city‑state within Germany, and serves as the seat of government and a major political, cultural, media, and scientific center. Located in northeastern Germany along the Spree River, it covers a wide urban area with a population of about 3.7 million in the city proper and a larger metropolitan region.

Historically, Berlin emerged as a settlement in the Middle Ages, rose to prominence as the capital of Prussia, and later of the German Empire. In the 20th century it experienced rapid growth, devastation during World War II, and a long period of division during the Cold War when East Berlin housed the socialist state government and West Berlin remained linked to the Western powers. The city was reunified in 1990 and has since developed into a global city.

Key districts include Mitte, Kreuzberg, Friedrichshain, Prenzlauer Berg, and Charlottenburg. Berlin is renowned for its museums on Museum Island, the Brandenburg Gate, Reichstag building, the Berlin Cathedral, the Berlin TV Tower, and the Holocaust Memorial. It hosts major cultural events such as the Berlinale film festival.

Economically, Berlin focuses on services, technology, startup activity, research, and creative industries. The city is well connected by rail, road, and air, with Berlin Brandenburg Airport serving as the primary international gateway. It is home to several universities and research institutions, such as the Free University of Berlin, Humboldt University, and the Technical University of Berlin.