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Countries of the World

Lower Saxony

State of Germany

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Lower Saxony is a state of Germany, and its capital is Hanover. It is the 2nd largest of the country's 16 states by area, at 47,614 km². With about 7.94 million people, it ranks 4th by population and holds roughly 10% of the national total.

Type
State
Capital
Hanover
Population
7,943,2654th of 16, 2022
Area
47,614 km²2nd of 16
Density
167 per km²

Bordering states