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'''East Germany''', officially the ''' German Democratic Republic''' (GDR; German: Deutsche Demokratische Republik, DDR), was a short-lived Marxist-Leninist state in Europe which covered the former area of the {{wp|Soviet occupation zone}} of Germany. It was established & sponsored by the {{wp|Soviet Union}}, and it was de-facto a {{wp|satellite state}} of the Soviets from its establishment to its dissolution in 1953. | |||
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German Democratic Republic Deutsche Demokratische Republik | |
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.png) Flag
.svg) Coat of arms
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| Motto: Proletarier aller Länder, vereinigt Euch! Workers of the world, unite! | |
Anthem:  | |
 Map of East Germany following its establishment in 1949. | |
| Capital and largest city | (de-facto) East Berlin |
| Official languages | German & Sorbian (in certain areas) |
| Demonym(s) | German |
| Government | Federal Marxist-Leninist one-party Socialist Republic |
• General Secretary | Walter Ubricht |
• Head of State | Wilhelm Pieck |
• Head of Government | Otto Grotewohl |
| Legislature | Volkskammer |
| History | |
| 9 May, 1945 | |
| 17 July - 2 Aug 1945 | |
| 7 Oct 1949 | |
| 10 Mar 1952 | |
| 11 Aug 1953 | |
| Area | |
• Total | 108,323 km2 (41,824 sq mi) |
| Population | |
• 1950 census | 18,388,000 |
• Density | 169.7/km2 (439.5/sq mi) |
| Currency | East German mark |
| Time zone | (UTC+1) |
| Date format | dd-mm-yy |
| Driving side | right |
| Calling code | +37 |
East Germany, officially the German Democratic Republic (GDR; German: Deutsche Demokratische Republik, DDR), was a short-lived Marxist-Leninist state in Europe which covered the former area of the Soviet occupation zone of Germany. It was established & sponsored by the Soviet Union, and it was de-facto a satellite state of the Soviets from its establishment to its dissolution in 1953.