Not many cities in the world can be seen in the present day as being a community of a singular cultural background. Most have seen migration patterns from within and outside their national boundaries. Eindhoven itself grew instantly to 40,000 inhabitants in 1920, when the small transit town of about 6000 souls annexed 5 villages so as to gain in size and extension. This was necessary to host the many people who were attracted by the industrial activities of Philips (lighting and electronics) and DAF (automotive). The city grew rapidly, now counting over 220,000 residents. The workforce needed exceeded the capacity of the Dutch community, so borders opened up for guest labor from other countries.
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