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At the end of World War II in 1945, Germany was divided into four occupation zones, controlled by the United States, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and France. This division was formalized at the Potsdam Conference, where the Allies agreed on the administration of post-war Germany. Berlin, although located deep within the Soviet zone, was also divided into four sectors, leading to significant tensions that eventually contributed to the Cold War. This division laid the groundwork for the eventual establishment of East Germany (German Democratic Republic) and West Germany (Federal Republic of Germany) in 1949.

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