Göttingen

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Göttingen

Name

Göttingen

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Göttingen is a university city in Lower Saxony known for its long academic tradition. It originated from a medieval village and later became a prominent member of the Hanseatic League. The local university has hosted many influential historical figures.

Statistics

Area

116.93 km²

Population

120,261

Location