What was the purpose of the Berlin Wall and what did it symbolize?

Related questions

1. What was the Berlin Wall known for?
2. Did the Berlin Wall go all the way around West Berlin?
3. Who was in control of Berlin?
4. How many people died crossing the Berlin Wall?
5. Which side of Berlin Wall was Communist?
6. Who wanted to build the Berlin Wall?
7. Which side of the Berlin Wall was free?
8. How did Berlin Wall come down?
9. Why was the Berlin Wall taken down?
10. Which side of the Berlin wall had graffiti?

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