How was Germany divided after the Yalta Conference?

After the Yalta Conference in February 1945, Germany was divided into four occupation zones, each controlled by one of the Allied powers: the United States, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and France. This division aimed to dismantle Nazi influence and facilitate reconstruction. Over time, political tensions grew, leading to the establishment of East Germany (German Democratic Republic) under Soviet influence and West Germany (Federal Republic of Germany) aligned with the West, solidifying the division during the Cold War.