Duchy of Anhalt
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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