Hanover
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: City / Municipality
Summary
Hanover serves as the capital of the German state of Lower Saxony. It has functioned as a significant political center throughout history, including as the seat of the Electorate and Kingdom of Hanover. The city is a major hub within the Hanover-Braunschweig-Göttingen-Wolfsburg Metropolitan Region.
Statistics
Area
204.15 km²
Population
548,186