What happen to Berlin when Germany was divided?

Berlin was also divided into East Berlin and West Berlin.

East Berlin:

- Became the capital of the German Democratic Republic (GDR), commonly referred to as East Germany.

- Was surrounded by the Berlin Wall, a fortified barrier built by the GDR to prevent East Germans from fleeing to West Germany.

- Experienced significant economic and political challenges, including shortages of goods and services, restrictions on freedom of speech and assembly, and the presence of Soviet troops.

West Berlin:

- Remained under the control of the Western Allies (the United States, United Kingdom, and France) and was not formally part of West Germany.

- Served as a symbol of Western democracy and capitalism in the midst of communist East Germany.

- Was a popular destination for East Germans seeking to escape to the West, leading to the construction of the Berlin Wall in 1961.