People's State of Hesse
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Historical
Summary
The People's State of Hesse existed from 1918 to 1945 as a constituent state within the Weimar Republic and Nazi Germany. It emerged from the Grand Duchy of Hesse following the German defeat in World War I, transitioning from a monarchy to a republic. After WWII, its territory was divided between the American and French occupation zones, forming parts of modern Hesse and Rhineland-Palatinate.
Statistics
Area
21,114.73 km²
Population
6,000,000