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Guide for expatriates in Berlin
EasyExpat
07 June, 2011 13:57
We are proud to launch our new city guide for expatriates in Berlin.
People from Berlin often point out that Berlin is not Germany. Though
it is the capital, the city is distinct and different from the rest ofteh country. However, there are many symbols of Germany's rich history in
Berlin, from the grandiose Brandenburger Tor to the bomb-scarred
side-walks. In the center of the city, an island of world-class
museums showcases the history of Berlin and artifacts from around the world.
The city is far from being all about history. Insane night-life, the
ever-changing restaurant scene, the omnipresent cranes, and a new
neighborhood usurping the crown of "the coolest" every decade or so proves the
city is alive. Even the people of Berlin are constantly changing. It
has a reputation as a place filled with people from elsewhere. Someone
who has lived in Berlin for ten years will see themselves as a "true
Berliner" compared to the person who has been there for only five.
It's major industry is Finance. This sector accounts for 13.8 percent
of Beijing's GDP. The city is home to 26 Fortune Global 500 companies,
the third most in the world behind Tokyo and Paris. Real estate and
automobile sales have also been important financial markets.
Berlin is quite unique in that one of the most important "products"
is research. That research is exported around the world. German labor is
highly efficient, but at a high cost. Strong trade unions have kept
labor costs high, for those who can secure a position. Berlin is also a
world leader in the sector of electrical equipment manufacturing.
Fast-growing sectors are: communications, life sciences, mobility and
services with information and communication technologies, media and
music, advertising and design, biotechnology and environmental services,
transportation and medical engineering. The fastest growing industry is
tourism. There are over 6,000 hotels, 90,000 beds, with an estimated 8
million hotel guests. Berlin is the third most visited city destination
in the European Union.
Notable companies with headquarters in Berlin are: Air Berlin, Axel
Springer AG, Deutsche Bahn, Bombardier Transportation, Universal Music
Germany, and Vattenfall Europe.
You will find the usual articles in our guide to prepare your expatriation to Beijing and manage your life once in there:
Overview, Job, Passport, Visa & Permits, International Removal
Companies, Finding Accommodation, Work, Benefits and Tax, Moving in,
Education, Health, Practical Life (banks, transport, shopping...),
Entertainment...
You can also discuss and share experience in Germany in our forum.
Last but not least, you can download the full guide in PDF format, in order to read quietly and maybe to upload on your mobile or tablet PC/iPad.
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