Original: Due to the traditional rivalry between the populations of Baden and WÃ 1\/4 rttemberg, there was a strong opposition in Baden (predominantly in the South) against the unification of the two initially independent LÃ nder.
Simplified: After World War II ended in 1945, Baden was cut in half: the north half became part of WÃ 1\/4 rttemberg-Baden and the south half became South Baden. South Baden changed its name to "Baden" in 1947.