As a result of World War 2, Germany was split into two parts:
1. East Germany (German Democratic Republic): This part of Germany was controlled by the Soviet Union and was communist. It was often referred to as "the German Democratic Republic" or simply "DDR" in German. East Germany was a member of the Eastern Bloc, which was an alliance of communist countries in Europe.
2. West Germany (Federal Republic of Germany): This part of Germany was controlled by the western Allied forces (the United States, France, and Great Britain) and was democratic. It was often referred to as "the Federal Republic of Germany" or simply "BRD" in German. West Germany was a member of the Western Bloc, which was an alliance of democratic countries in Europe.
Reunification of Germany
Germany was reunified on October 3, 1990. This date is known as German Unity Day (Tag der Deutschen Einheit) in Germany. The Berlin Wall, which had been a symbol of the division between East and West Germany, was officially demolished on November 9, 1989. The reunification of Germany was a significant event in European history and marked the end of the Cold War.
Leader of the New Reunited Germany
The first chancellor of the new reunited Germany was Helmut Kohl. He had served as the chancellor of West Germany since 1982 and played a key role in the process of German reunification. Kohl is often referred to as the "Chancellor of Reunification" (Kanzler der Einheit) in Germany. He served as chancellor until 1998.