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Berlin Basic
BASIC FACTS
Berlin is the capital city of Germany and one of the 16 states of the
Federal Republic of Germany. Berlin is best known for its historical
associations as the German capital for its many cafes and for its
numerous museums, palaces, and other sites of historic interest. It is
now possible to see representatives of many different historic periods
in a short time within the city center, from a few surviving medieval
buildings near Alexanderplatz, to the ultramodern glass and steel
structures in Potsdamer Platz. Because of its tumultuous history,
Berlin remains a city with many distinctive neighborhoods.
CLIMATE
During the summer, between May and August, the city can get pleasantly
warm with many hours of sunshine and it is very unusual for a day to
have no sunshine at all. Casual summer attire is worn, including shorts
and summer sun hats, so wear whatever is most comfortable for you.
Despite being the hottest months, with temperatures reaching in excess
of 30°C / 86°F, July and August can also be
unpredictable months and it is not unusual for a sunny day to quickly
cloud over and turn into a rainy day, so bear this in mind and be
prepared for all eventualities.
PEOPLE
Berlin is a relatively young city by European standards, dating to the
thirteenth century, and it has always had a reputation as a place
filled with people from elsewhere. Someone who has lived in Berlin for
ten years will see themselves as a "true Berliner," looking down on the
person who has only been there for five.
LANGUAGE
Most people under 40 in Berlin are able to speak English in a varying
degree of fluency, but it might not be as widely spoken as you might
expect, so a few key German phrases are worth having. There are some
words in Berlin that differ from regular German, especially in the
former East Berlin the language preserved a certain level of dialect.
Helpful
words and phrases
Yes – Ja (yah)
No – Nein (nine)
Thank you – Danke (DAHN-kuh)
Please/You are welcome - Bitte (BITT-uh)
Excuse me - Entschuldigen Sie (ent-SHOOL-degen see)
Nice to meet you – Es freut mich. (As froit mish)
How are you? - Wie geht`s? (wee gates)
Do you speak English? - Sprechen Sie Englisch? (SPRA-shun see ANG-lish)
I don't understand - Ich verstehe nicht (Ish VARE-stahe nisht)
I can't speak German – Ich kann kein Deutsch. (Ish kun kine
doitsh)
CITY
IN FIGURES
Population: 3.5 million
Currency: Euro (EUR)
Time zone: GMT + 1 hour
Country dialing code: +49
Telephone area code: 030
Average daily January temp: 9ºC / 48ºF
Average daily July temp: 32ºC / 90ºF
Annual rainfall: 580 mm / 23 inches
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