Duchy of Anhalt

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Duchy of Anhalt

Name

Duchy of Anhalt

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Historical

Summary

The Duchy of Anhalt was a historical German state situated between the Harz Mountains and the Elbe River. It originated from the medieval Principality of Anhalt and was ruled by the House of Ascania. Today, its former territory is part of the federal state of Saxony-Anhalt.

Statistics

Area

2.30 km²

Population

351,045

Location