West Germany
Federal Republic of Germany from 1949 to 1990
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West Germany is the common English name for the Federal Republic of Germany from its formation on 23 May 1949 until its reunification with East Germany on 3 October 1990. It is sometimes known as the Bonn Republic after its capital city of Bonn. During the Cold War, the western portion of Germany and the associated territory of West Berlin were parts of the Western Bloc. West Germany was formed as a political entity during the Allied occupation of Germany after World War II, established from 12 states formed in the three Allied zones of occupation held by the United States, the United Kingdom, and France.
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![35 years on from the fall of the Berlin Wall, echoes of east-west division linger [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20241108/1392884856-35-years-on-from-the-fall-of-the.jpg) 35 years on from the fall of the Berlin Wall, echoes of east-west division linger Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:34Published | |
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