Editing Berlin (section)

== Economy and transport ==

Services form the largest part of Berlin's economy. Federal administration and the state government provide employment throughout the city. Universities support higher education, while research institutes conduct scientific work in several districts.

Software companies expanded after reunification. Berlin also developed a large media production sector. Tourism supports accommodation businesses, while the city's museums and event venues attract visitors throughout the year.

Manufacturing employs a smaller share of the population than it did before the Second World War. Pharmaceutical production remains established in the city. Electrical engineering also continues in several industrial areas. Construction increased during the redevelopment of central Berlin and the expansion of residential districts.

Berlin Hauptbahnhof is the main long-distance railway station. Regional railways connect the city with Brandenburg and other parts of Germany. The S-Bahn provides suburban rail services, while the U-Bahn serves much of the inner city. Trams operate mainly in eastern Berlin. Bus routes cover areas beyond the rail network.

Berlin Brandenburg Airport lies southeast of the city in Schönefeld. It handles the main passenger air traffic for the capital region.

The Spree and Havel remain navigable within Berlin. Canals connect the rivers with the wider German waterway network and provide routes for freight vessels and passenger boats.