Brandenburg
The state of Brandenburg is situated in the northeast of Germany, at the border with Poland in the east, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania in the north, Saxony in the south, Saxony-Anhalt in the west and Lower Saxony in the northwest. It surrounds the capital, Berlin, which is not a part of this state. The region has dense forests and a number of lakes. At first, Brandenburg was an independent state, the Margraviate of Brandenburg, which later became the central part of Prussia. During the last 300 years, Potsdam became one of the most important royal cities in Europe. Now Brandenburg is famous for its well-preserved nature and ambitious policy for natural protection. Its pretty villages are worth visiting.