Province Grand Duchy of the Lower Rhine
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Aachen became part of East Francia by the Treaty of Meerssen in 870. It was within the Duchy of Lower Lotharingia until 1166, remaining part of the Holy Roman Empire. Today, it's a major city in North Rhine-Westphalia, bordering Belgium and the Netherlands.
Statistics
Area
357,684.00 km²
Population
261,000