GERMANY (AD 1871–1945}, {1949–) State, capitalist (until 1943 - the German Empire, since 1949 - the Federal Republic of Germany). (It originated on the territory of modern Germany as a result of the unification of the German states around Prussia. Divided into zones of occupation by the countries - winners in the 2nd World War: USSR, USA, Great Britain, France}, {Recreated on the territory of the zones of occupation of the USA, Great Britain and France ). Capitals - Berlin (in 1949-1990 - Bonn).