Berlin, Germany

BERLIN On June 27, 1967, Berlin became Los Angeles' sixth sister city. The committee's mission is to advance the relationship between these two prominent cities in every possible way: culturally, intellectually, commercially, and socially. Since then, a myriad of efforts have contributed to a deeper understanding and appreciation between the citizens of these two great international hubs. On October 6, 1990, the committee dedicated the Berlin Forest in Griffith Park in the presence of the Mayor of Los Angeles, Tom Bradley, and the Governing Mayor of Berlin, Walter Momper. Over the years, the committee has provided room, board, logistical assistance, and monetary support (scholarships) for exchange students and professionals from Germany, primarily from Berlin. Among its primary activities are fundraisers that promote social and cultural exchanges, as well as specific initiatives in the fields of fine arts, music, literature, drama, and science. The committee has closely cooperated with many other German-American organizations and proudly participated in the 50th Anniversary of the Berlin Airlift in 1998 (in Berlin) and 1999 (in Los Angeles).

Capital of Germany: Berlin

Location: Located in Central Europe (Germany) at longitude $13^\circ 25'$ E and latitude $52^\circ 32'$ N; 34 meters above sea level at the confluence of the Spree and Havel rivers.

Population: The population of Berlin is approximately 3.7 million, while the total population of Germany is around 84.5 million.Climate: Temperate and marine; features cool, cloudy, wet winters and mild summers, with the occasional warm foehn wind.

Local Time: Berlin is on Central European Time (CET), which is UTC/GMT +1. During Daylight Saving Time (late March to late October), it switches to Central European Summer Time (CEST), which is UTC/GMT +2. This makes Berlin 9 hours ahead of Los Angeles.

National Day: German Unity Day (Tag der Deutschen Einheit), celebrated on October 3 to commemorate the 1890 German reunification.

Flag of Germany: Features three equal horizontal bands of black (top), red (middle), and gold (bottom).

Currency: Euro (€)