Magdeburg
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Magdeburg is the capital of Saxony-Anhalt, situated on the Elbe river. Founded by Charlemagne in 805, it became a key fortress against Magyar and Slavic incursions. The city's legal code, Magdeburg rights, influenced Central and Eastern Europe.
Statistics
Area
201.01 km²
Population
240,114