Germany is the most populous country in Europe. The population is 82 million. The German capital, Berlin, is nine times larger than Paris, where many people dream of traveling. There is no speed limit on 65% of highways. However, many accidents are not recorded. The largest train station in Europe is in Berlin. Another fact about Berlin is that the famous Berlin Wall was demolished in 1989. Berlin is also one of the 16 federal states of Germany. The distance from north to south of the city is 38 km, and the distance from east to west is 45 km. Berlin is the most important political, media, cultural and scientific center in Europe. The metropolis is the most important transportation hub in Europe and the most visited city on the continent. The universities, scientific institutions, theaters and museums located here were internationally recognized.