German reunification
process in 1990 in which the German Democratic Republic became part of the Federal Republic of Germany
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Summary
German reunification is a political union[1]. It ranks in the top 10% of political union entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (29,524 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Country: Germany[3], West Germany[4], German Democratic Republic[5]
- Instance of: reunion[6]
- Follows: separation of Germany[7]
- Location: German Democratic Republic[8], West Germany[9]
- Commons category: German reunification[10]
- Start time: November 9, 1989[11]
- End time: October 3, 1990[12]
- Point in time: March 15, 1991[13]
- Topic's main category: Category:German reunification[14]
- Described by source: Dresdner Hefte[15]
- Has characteristic: formation of an all-German organisation[16]
- Different from: unification of Germany[17]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4[18]
- P14717: German reunification[19]
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Brands and Namesakes
Things named for German reunification include German Unity Day[20], a public holiday[21], in Germany[22].
Why It Matters
German reunification has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[23] It is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.[24]
It has been cited as an influence by New Leipzig School[25], an art movement[26], in Germany[27], founded in 1990[28].
Entities named for it include German Unity Day[20], a public holiday[21], in Germany[22].
FAQs
Who did German reunification influence?
German reunification has been cited as an influence by New Leipzig School[25].