Saxe-Altenburg
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Historical
Summary
Saxe-Altenburg was a duchy within the Ernestine branch of the Wettin dynasty, situated in Thuringia. The territory was divided into two non-contiguous areas, Ostkreis and Westkreis, separated by Reuss-Gera. Altenburg served as its capital, and the duchy's economy relied on agriculture and small industries.
Statistics
Area
1,323.00 km²
Population
207,000