East Germany

Explore East Germany on Emblem World: flag, coat of arms, capital, languages, food, drinks, desserts, music, history, and cultural identity.

Explore East Germany on Emblem World: flag, coat of arms, capital, languages, food, drinks, desserts, music, history, and cultural identity. East Germany is part of the wider Emblem: Digital Souvenirs website and product ecosystem.

International status

Historical former state

The German Democratic Republic existed from 1949 to 1990. It joined the Federal Republic of Germany during reunification on 3 October 1990.

Emblem World includes UN member states, territories, regions and culturally distinct places. This status note gives recognition context only; Emblem presents culture and memory, not a political endorsement.

Top local food in East Germany

Jägerschnitzel • Soljanka • Ketwurst

Top local drinks in East Germany

Club-Cola • Rotkäppchen sekt • Berliner Pilsner

Top local desserts in East Germany

Eierschecke • Kalter Hund • Quarkkeulchen

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