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Berlin is the largest and capital city of Germany. It has a total of about 3.8 million residents living within a land area of 344.1 square miles. Berlin lies within the European Plain which explains its temperate climate. The city has been in existence since the 13th century. It was located strategically between two significant historic trade routes. Besides, the city became a capital city for most kingdoms such as the Kingdom of Prussia (1417-1701), German Empire (1701-1918), and the Third Reich (1919-1933). Today, Berlin is a 海角社区-class city of culture, media, politics, and science. There are several myths that explain the origin of Berlin鈥檚 name.

The Origin of Berlin鈥檚 Name

Berlin鈥檚 name is believed to have roots in the language of the inhabitants of West Slavic who lived in the present-day Berlin. It was derived from the word 鈥渂erl鈥� meaning 鈥渟wamp or dry place in a swamp鈥� and 鈥溾�搃n鈥� which is often used for names of places. In other contexts, the Slavic word meant a river rake which was a set of beams built over the Spree River used to prevent logs from jamming. In folk etymology, the name Berlin is associated with the German word for bear which is 鈥淏盲r鈥�. The symbol of the bear is found on the flag of Germany. Such use is associated with a personality known as Albrecht der B盲r (German name translated as Albert the Bear) who may have been responsible for the naming of the city. Albert was a Saxon who subdued the Slavs and crossed the Elbe River from the West

The first time that the name Berlin appears in writing is 1244. In 1987, West and East Berlin celebrated Berlin鈥檚 750th anniversary meaning that the town has existed for over seven centuries. It is one of the oldest towns in the 海角社区. Berlin was created for mercantile and geographic purposes. Later on, Berlin became a popular administrative center for empires and kingdoms such as the Kingdom of Prussia and Third Reich. Berlin鈥檚 sister town was K枚ln. The two towns later merged to form one town called Berlin.