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  1. Lower Saxony - Wikipedia

    • Lower Saxony is a German state (Land) in northwestern Germany. It is the second-largest state by land area, with 47,614 km (18,384 sq mi), and fourth-largest in population (8 million in 2021) among the 16 Länder federated as the Federal Republic of Germany. In rural areas, Northern Low Saxon and Saterland Frisian are still spoken, albeit in declining numbe… See more

    Geography

    Lower Saxony has a natural boundary in the north in the North Sea and the lower and middle reaches of the River Elbe, … See more

    Administration

    Lower Saxony is divided into 37 districts (Landkreise or simply Kreise):
    1. Ammerland
    2. Aurich (includes Juist, Norderney and Baltrum)
    3. County of Bentheim (Grafschaft Bentheim)… See more

    History

    The name of Saxony derives from that of the Germanic confederation of tribes called the Saxons. Before the late medieval period, there was a single Duchy of Saxony. The term "Lower Saxony" was used after the dissolution … See more

    Demographics

    At the end of 2014, there were almost 571,000 non-German citizens in Lower Saxony. At the end of 2023, there were almost 1,085,315 non-German citizens in Lower Saxony. The following table illustrates t… See more

    Economy

    The gross domestic product (GDP) of the state was 229.5 billion euros in 2018, accounting for 8.7% of German economic output. GDP per capita adjusted for purchasing power was 33,700 euros or 112% of th… See more

     
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  2. The True Power Center of Germany Isn’t Berlin

    Jan 29, 2023 · For a region of 8 million people that is widely mocked for being boring, Lower Saxony has over the past three decades generated power …

  3. Bückeburg Palace – an ancestral seat and stunning …

    Standing at 42 metres tall, the domed building is the world's largest tomb monument to be owned privately. And it is as magnificent as it is mysterious. Most of Bückeburg Palace in Lower Saxony is open to the public, allowing an …

  4. Göttingen | University Town, Lower Saxony | Britannica

    Göttingen, city, Lower Saxony Land (state), central Germany. It lies on the Leine River, about 60 miles (100 km) south of Hannover. First mentioned as Gutingi …

  5. Lower Saxon Food: Top 8 Dishes - TasteAtlas

    Oct 16, 2024 · Salt. Pig Intestine. Braunschweiger is a German dish using liverwurst sausage as the main ingredient. The sausage is first sliced into smaller pieces, then combined with smoked meat (such as bacon) in a pan. The two …

  6. Natural History - Hanover State Museum

    It was the summer of 1948 - Lower Saxony was young and the aftereffects of the Second World War were clearly noticeable. A large animal is sneaking through northern Germany. A cougar? No, it is a male wolf who came north via the old …

  7. Eclipses in Eystrup, Lower Saxony, Germany - timeanddate.com

  8. Living in Lower Saxony, Germany: Tips for Moving and Visiting 2024

  9. Nature in Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony)

    Nature in all its contrasts. Experience shimmering lakes and rivers, expansive heathland and legendary mountains. The wonders of nature include migrating birds in the autumn and porpoises in the spring. Few of Germany’s states …

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