Hanover

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Hanover

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

Location