The German Democratic Republic (East Germany), was comprised of the territories, that had been administered by the Soviet Union.
Berlin, the former capital of Germany, remained divvied. “East Berlin” became the capital of East Germany. While “West Berlin” aligned itself with West Germany. Contrary to popular belief, West Berlin was actually not part of West Germany.
Under international law, it was illegal for either of the two Germanys, to declare Berlin its capital. For 41 years, no western nation recognized East Berlin as the capital of East Germany. Instead they referred to, East Berlin, as the seat of government. West Berlin remained a separate entity that existed alongside West Germany.
Western Nations considered, Berlin as
Berlin, the former capital of Germany, remained divvied. “East Berlin” became the capital of East Germany. While “West Berlin” aligned itself with West Germany. Contrary to popular belief, West Berlin was actually not part of West Germany.
Under international law, it was illegal for either of the two Germanys, to declare Berlin its capital. For 41 years, no western nation recognized East Berlin as the capital of East Germany. Instead they referred to, East Berlin, as the seat of government. West Berlin remained a separate entity that existed alongside West Germany.
Western Nations considered, Berlin as