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Neukölln

Imagine a super cool neighborhood in a big city where lots of different people live and play!

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Woolworth, Kottbusser Damm 25-26, Berlin-Neukölln

Woolworth, Kottbusser Damm 25-26, Berlin-Neukölln

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Berlin, Mitte, Märkisches Ufer 16, Otto-Nagel-Haus 01

Key Facts

Location
Southeast of Berlin's center, Germany.
Population
Over 330,000 people.
Area
About 44 square kilometers (around 17 square miles).
Capital
Berlin (Neukölln is a borough within Berlin).
Languages
German is the main language, but many other languages are spoken.
Fun Fact
Neukölln was formed by joining together six smaller towns!

Where is Neukölln?

Neukölln is like a big slice of pizza in the city of Berlin, Germany! It's not right in the very middle, but a little bit to the southeast. It stretches all the way from the busy city center down to the edge of another area called Brandenburg.

Think of it like a long, colorful ribbon of neighborhoods, with the famous Neukölln part at the top and other fun places like Britz and Buckow further down.

When Did Neukölln Start?

Neukölln became one big neighborhood a long, long time ago, in 1920! That's over 100 years ago, even before your grandparents were born! It used to be many smaller towns, but they all joined together to make one giant place. After a big war, Neukölln was part of West Berlin, which was like a special island in a different country for many years, until Germany became one country again.

Who Lives in Neukölln?

Lots and lots of different people call Neukölln home! For a very long time, many people have come from other countries to live here, making it a super diverse place. It's like a big party where everyone brings their own special traditions and yummy foods. Recently, lots of students and artists have moved in too, bringing new ideas and making the streets even more exciting and colorful!

What's Special About Neukölln?

Neukölln is famous for being a place where people from all over the world come to live and share their cultures. It's a busy and exciting part of Berlin. Because so many different people live there, you can find all sorts of amazing food, hear many different languages, and see cool art everywhere. It's a place that's always changing and full of surprises!

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