Even three decades after reunification, there are still differences between East and West Germany. For example, unemployment is higher and childcare is better in the new federal states (Eastern Germany) than in Western Germany.

Our infographic shows where there are still differences between East and West Germany today, focusing primarily on the areas of housing, work, family as well as eating and drinking.

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