Völklingen
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Völklingen is a town in Saarland, Germany, situated on the Saar River near the French border. Its history traces back to Celtic and Roman settlements, with the name first appearing in 822 as "Fulcolingas". The Völklinger Hütte, a former ironworks, is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Statistics
Area
67.10 km²
Population
41,632