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Jews first arrived in Berlin at some point in the 13th century. Prior to this period, German Jews had lived primarily in southern Germany, in communities along the Rhine. But in the 13th century, the Jews began to migrate to the cities of the north, to escape the persecution and expulsions that had become a constant since the Crusades began in 1096.
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Berlin is the capital city and one of sixteen states of Germany. With a population of 3.4 million in its city limits, Berlin is the country's largest city.[3] It is the second most populous city and the ninth most populous urban area in the European Union.[4] Located in northeastern Germany, it is the center of the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan area, comprising 5 million people from over 180 nations.[2]
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For two weeks in August of 1936, the treatement of the Jews and other persecuted minorities in Germany was hidden while the Summer Olympics were held in Berlin. In an attempt to legitimize his rule, Hitler cleansed the city of incriminating evidence, so that the international community saw no sign of wrongdoing. Of course, no German Jews were allowed to participate in the event, and as soon as the Olympics ended, the mistreatment continued, and accelerated. By 1939, the Jewish population of Berlin had dwindled to 75,000.
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The Brandenburg Gate is an iconic landmark of Berlin and Germany. It ... appears on German euro coins (10 Cent / 20 Cent and 50 Cent). The Reichstag building is the traditional seat of the German Parliament, renovated in the 1950s after severe Second World War damage. The building was again remodeled by British architect Norman Foster in the 1990s and features a glass dome over the session area, which allows free public access to the parliamentary proceedings and magnificent views of the city.
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Navilock is a registered brand of the Tragant Handels- und Beteiligungs GmbH headquartered in Berlin, Germany with sales offices in Taipei, Taiwan. Navilock manufactures accessories for PDAs, PNAs, notebook and car PCs, and develops software solutions and electronic maps. Navilock products are sold through established distributors and retailers. For more information, please visit http://www.navilock.com
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BERLIN, June 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DaimlerChrysler is the exclusive automotive sponsor of the opening ceremony for the 17th annual Global Summit of Women 2007, which is being held in Berlin, Germany June 14-16, 2007. It marks the eighth year that the company has sponsored the Summit. The theme of this year's conference, "The Global Marketplace: Opportunities and Challenges," serves as a platform for idea-sharing to energize women who are actively involved in commerce around the world.
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