What decided that amount of land controlled by each city state?

The amount of land controlled by each city-state was primarily determined by geographic factors, including Natural Resources, fertile land, and access to water bodies. Political and military power also played a crucial role, as city-states expanded their territories through conquest or alliances. Additionally, trade routes and economic prosperity influenced territorial boundaries, as wealthier city-states could afford to maintain larger areas. Social and cultural factors, such as population density and civic organization, further shaped the extent of land each city-state could effectively manage.