LänsiSaksan

LänsiSaksan, known more formally as the Federal Republic of Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland), was the state that existed in Western Germany from 1949 to 1990. It emerged from the Allied occupation zones of Germany after World War II, specifically the American, British, and French zones. Its establishment was a direct consequence of the Cold War and the division of Germany into spheres of influence.

The capital of West Germany was Bonn. The country was a parliamentary republic and a founding member of NATO and the European Economic Community (EEC), the precursor to the European Union. West Germany experienced a remarkable period of economic growth and recovery, often referred to as the "Wirtschaftswunder" (economic miracle), during the post-war era. Its political system was characterized by a stable democracy and a multi-party system, with the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD) being the dominant political forces.

West Germany maintained a close relationship with its Western allies, particularly the United States and France. It played a significant role in European integration and was a key advocate for economic and political cooperation on the continent. The country's identity was shaped by its democratic values, its commitment to human rights, and its efforts to confront the legacy of Nazism. The division of Germany persisted throughout the Cold War, with East Germany (the German Democratic Republic) existing as a separate state under Soviet influence.

The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 paved the way for the reunification of Germany on October 3, 1990. At this point, LänsiSaksan ceased to exist as a separate entity, and its territory became part of the unified Federal Republic of Germany.