The German Unification treaty came to force on 3 October, 1990

Germany was divided into two parts after the second world war

The parts of Germany were under the influence of Soviet Union and the West respectively.

The capital of Germany was separated between the two states with Berlin Wall cutting right through the city

The Berlin wall fell on 9 November 1989, signifying the end of division

The fall of Berlin Wall set in motion the process of German Unification, which completed on 15 March 1991