East Germany
East Germany, former country (1949β90) that constitutes the northeastern section of present-day Germany.
The Editors of Encyclopaedia BritannicaThis article was most recently revised and updated by J.E. Luebering.
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East Germany
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01 August 2024
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November 14, 2026