Germany is a federal republic located in central Europe. Divided into East and West Germany following World War II, Germany became unified in 1990 with the fall of Communism. Known popularly for Oktoberfest and the Berlin Wall, Germany's history is as expansive as the regions which it houses. Berlin, the capital, is a diverse and vibrant city full of art and culture. The German landscape boasts a wealth of natural beauty with more than 15 natural parks. View German Deutschland's heritage through the lens of this 2005 wall calendar.