For 40 years Berlin served as the unofficial global border between East and West. The city of 3.4 million people is a survivor of war, isolation, division and reconstruction. Despite its tumultuous past, Berliners embrace the moment with a sheer capacity to enjoy life's simple pleasures.

Berlin is the capital of the largest economy in Europe and the capital of Germany. A city of landmarks - the Reichstag, Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin Wall, Brandenburg Gate, Holocaust Memorial, Jewish Museum, Potsdamer Platz. Berlin is the continental music headquarter - MTV, Sony, Universal. Berlin is an art incubator to the world, with the most galleries/museums of any European city.