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[[Germany]]'s second largest city with a population of 2,000,000, '''Hamburg''' is a major port on the ''River Elbe'' in the north of Germany, the second largest [[harbour]] in Europe and ninth largest worldwide.

[[Germany]]'s second largest city with a population of 2,000,000, '''Hamburg''' is a major port on the ''River Elbe'' in the north of Germany, the second largest [[harbor]] in Europe and ninth largest worldwide.

The city dates its origins to the establishment of a fort by [[Charlemagne]] in AD 808. Much of the historic city centre was destroyed in raids by the allied air forces in July and August 1943 during which some 50,000 people perished.

The city dates its origins to the establishment of a fort by [[Charlemagne]] in AD 808. Much of the historic city center was destroyed in raids by the allied air forces in July and August 1943, which unleashed a firestorm during which some 50,000 people perished.

As well as being a major transport hub, Hamburg is a centre of aircraft production, [[shipbuilding]], the [[steel]], copper and aluminium industries, and publishing.

As well as being a major transport hub, Hamburg is a center of aircraft production, [[shipbuilding]], the [[steel]], copper and aluminium industries, and publishing. One of the main Airbus factories is located near Hamburg.

Hamburg is also famous for its night-life, the Reeperbahn being the pivotal street in the ''Kiez'' district, where popular beat combo [[The Beatles]] cut their teeth.

Hamburg is also famous for its night-life, the Reeperbahn being the pivotal street in the ''Kiez'' district, where popular beat combo [[The Beatles]] cut their teeth.