What is the capital of Germany?

• A. Madrid
• B. Berlin
• C. Cairo
• D. Kinshasa

Answer: (B)

Capital cities are the political centers of a country, housing the main government institutions and serving as the seat of national leadership. In Germany, that city is Berlin. It hosts the Bundestag, the federal parliament, and the chancellor’s offices, along with many ministries, making it the hub of national decision-making. Berlin became the capital after German reunification in 1990; earlier, Bonn was the capital of West Germany while East Berlin was the capital of East Germany. The move to Berlin reflects Germany’s unified status and its central role in European affairs. For context, Madrid is the capital of Spain, Cairo is the capital of Egypt, and Kinshasa is the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo.