Well, 10 days without sleep and death ensues.... If you are familiar with the hit TV show House, M.D. you will recognize that in the dialogue above I borrowed heavily from an episode about a patient with potentially fatal insomnia.
Languages of Berlin. German is the official language in Berlin. English is also widely spoken in Germany, especially in the tourist areas. Check out more Travel Tips Â».
First documented in the 13th century, Berlin became the capital of the Margraviate of Brandenburg (1417-1701), the Kingdom of Prussia (1701â1918), the German Empire (1871â1918), the Weimar Republic (1919â1933) and the Third Reich (1933â1945).Berlin in the 1920s was the third largest municipality in the world.After World War II, the city was divided; East Berlin became the capital of East Germany while West Berlin became a de facto West German exclave, surrounded by the Berlin Wall (1961â1989).odern Berlin is home to renowned universities, orchestras, museums, entertainment venues, and is host to many sporting events. Its urban setting has made it a sought-after location for international film productions.