East Germany was the eastern part of Germany that existed as a separate socialist state during the Cold War period until its reunification with West Germany in 1990.
Related terms
Soviet Bloc: The Soviet Bloc refers to the countries under communist influence and control during the Cold War period, including East Germany.
Berlin Wall: The Berlin Wall was a physical barrier built by East Germany to divide East Berlin from West Berlin during the Cold War era.
Stasi: The Stasi was the secret police force in East Germany known for spying on its citizens and suppressing dissent.