Schleswig-Holstein
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Schleswig-Holstein is Germany's northernmost state, historically encompassing the Duchy of Holstein and part of Schleswig. It shares borders with Denmark, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Lower Saxony, and Hamburg, with Kiel as its capital. The region experienced complex historical shifts between Danish and German control.
Statistics
Area
15,804.28 km²
Population
2,889,821