Historical Urban Atlas: 1900 to 2012: France Map; Magyarország and Österreich Map; Italia and Vaticano City map; España and Portugal Map

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  • maps showing France, Magyarország, Österreich, Italia , España and Portugal cities (with Roma including the Vaticano City) 1900-2012

    Paris's suburbs account for its metropolitan growth in the 20th century, with the new comers a mix of people from beyond European France and probably rural and small town folk as well.

    During the mid-20th century, Madrid and, a little later, Barcelona grew due to in-migration from rural areas, attracted by industrial jobs. Milano had similar growth and causes, with the in-migration coming from the nation's south. Roma's growth began earlier, with earlier redevelopment financed by the national dictator.