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State of Saxony-Anhalt , Germany

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Saxony-Anhalt is a state found in the nation of Germany. Home to 2,287,040 people, it is the 11th largest division in Germany in terms of population.

Saxony-Anhalt gained its current status as a state in the year 1990. The government of Saxony-Anhalt is lead by Reiner Haseloff and is based in the state capital of Magdeburg (Population: 229,826).

The most populous cities in Saxony-Anhalt are: Halle Neustadt (Population: 240,000), Halle (Saale) (Population: 234,107), Magdeburg (Population: 229,826), Neue Neustadt (Population: 226,851), Dessau (Population: 77,315).

Saxony-Anhalt State - Quick Facts

Country Germany
Region Type State
ISO Code DE_ST
Time Zone CET
Year of Establishment 1990
Capital Magdeburg (Population: 229,826)
Head of Government Reiner Haseloff
Total Population 2,287,040
Total Area 20,445 sq km (7,894 sq miles)
Population Density 111.9 sq km (289.7 sq miles)
This page was last updated on July 24, 2015.

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