Lower Bavaria

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Lower Bavaria

Name

Lower Bavaria

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Region / Subdivision

Summary

Lower Bavaria is an administrative region in eastern Bavaria, Germany, encompassing nine districts and 258 municipalities. Historically, it was a duchy created in 1255, undergoing several divisions and reunifications before becoming part of the Kingdom of Bavaria in 1805. Key attractions include the cities of Landshut and Passau, as well as the Bavarian Forest.

Statistics

Area

10,329.87 km²

Population

583,959

Location