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Final answer:
Germany's present geopolitical configuration is young due to its reunification in 1990. Germany was formed in 1871 under Otto von Bismarck's leadership, and its shape and borders were significantly affected by World War I and the Treaty of Versailles.
Explanation:
Germany was formed in 1871 during the leadership of Otto von Bismarck in an attempt to create a Germanic power base. World War I was fought during the last years of the German Empire. Germany, as part of the Central powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Bulgaria), was defeated by the Allies with much loss of life. The German Republic was created in 1918 when, having been defeated in World War I, Germany was forced to sign the Treaty of Versailles.
