East Berlin
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
About the place: East Berlin was the Soviet sector of Berlin and served as the capital of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) from 1949 to 1990. It was the political, cultural, and economic center of East Germany until German reunification.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a rectangular field with a proportion of 3:5, featuring three horizontal stripes: a red stripe at the top edge, a broad white central stripe, and a red stripe at the bottom edge. In the center of the white stripe is a coat of arms consisting of a white shield with a red double border, depicting a black bear rampant with a red tongue and claws, facing left from the viewer's perspective (heraldic dexter). Above the shield sits a red mural crown with five towers.
Symbolism: The traditional red and white are the colors of Berlin and historic Brandenburg. The black bear is the traditional heraldic emblem and canting symbol of the city of Berlin (derived from the word Bär). The mural crown above the shield symbolizes municipal rights and self-governance.
Flag Description: The flag consists of a rectangular field with a proportion of 3:5, featuring three horizontal stripes: a red stripe at the top edge, a broad white central stripe, and a red stripe at the bottom edge. In the center of the white stripe is a coat of arms consisting of a white shield with a red double border, depicting a black bear rampant with a red tongue and claws, facing left from the viewer's perspective (heraldic dexter). Above the shield sits a red mural crown with five towers.
Symbolism: The traditional red and white are the colors of Berlin and historic Brandenburg. The black bear is the traditional heraldic emblem and canting symbol of the city of Berlin (derived from the word Bär). The mural crown above the shield symbolizes municipal rights and self-governance.
Statistics
Area
403.00 km²
Population
1,279,212