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One big reason why it's large is because it was once the capital of an empire. Why it grew back from being small due to WW2 up to the 90s is, my educated guess
by jahnu 2y ago
One big reason why it's large is because it was once the capital of an empire.
Why it grew back from being small due to WW2 up to the 90s is, my educated guess, the geography combined with the standard of living. Right up against the poorer east and rich west. Easy for young people to move from the poorer neighbours, for a short while or even stay. Abundant labour and low corruption [ignoring political ;)] then trades easily with its richer western neighbours.
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