Saarlouis
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Saarlouis is a town in Saarland, Germany, situated on the Saar river. Founded in 1680 by Louis XIV, it was designed as a fortress by Vauban to secure France's frontier. The city's star-shaped layout reflects its military origins and it's a key part of the SaarLorLux region.
Statistics
Area
43.30 km²
Population
34,893