Greater Berlin Act

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Greater Berlin Act?Germany
2. What is the capital of Greater Berlin Act?Berlin
3. How big is Greater Berlin Act?Approximately 878 square kilometers (339 square miles)
4. What is the year law passed?1920
5. What is the population (at time of act)?Over 3.8 million people
6. What was the Greater Berlin Act and when did it happen?It was a law passed on April 27, 1920 that turned Berlin into one big city.

Greater Berlin Act: A 1920 Prussian law that unified numerous independent municipalities into a single administrative entity, creating a significantly larger Berlin.
Urban Agglomeration: A continuously built-up area, often including suburbs, that forms a large city.
Municipality: A town or city with its own local government, responsible for local services and administration.
Weimar Republic: The democratic government of Germany from 1918 to 1933, following World War I.