Brandenburg

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Landlocked state in northeastern Germany, surrounding Berlin.

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Origins & Early Life

Brandenburg, officially the State of Brandenburg (see Names), is a landlocked state in northeastern Germany. Brandenburg borders Poland and the states of Berlin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Lower Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt, and Saxony. It is the fifth-largest German state by area and the tenth-most populous, with 2.5 million residents. Potsdam is the state capital and largest city.

Career & Major Achievements

Other major towns are Cottbus, Brandenburg an der Havel and Frankfurt (Oder). Brandenburg surrounds the national capital and city-state of Berlin. Together they form the Berlin/Brandenburg Metropolitan Region, the third-largest metropolitan area in Germany. There was an unsuccessful attempt to unify both states in 1996, and the states still cooperate on many matters.

Enduring Legacy & Impact

Brandenburg originated in the Northern March in the 900s AD, from areas conquered from the Wends. It later became the Margraviate of Brandenburg, a major principality of the Holy Roman Empire. In the 15th century, it came under the rule of the House of Hohenzollern, which later established Brandenburg-Prussia, the core of the later Kingdom of Prussia. From 1815 to 1947, Brandenburg was a province of Prussia.

Chronological Milestones & Life Events

1. 1815: 1815 Milestone — From 1815 to 1947, Brandenburg was a province of Prussia.
2. 1996: 1996 Milestone — There was an unsuccessful attempt to unify both states in 1996, and the states still cooperate on many matters.

Historical Fact-Check Quiz: Brandenburg

True or False: “True or false: Brandenburg was directly incorporated into the city-state of Berlin following the end of World War II.”

Answer (FALSE ❌): False. While the region was heavily impacted, Brandenburg was re-established as a separate state on October 3, 1990, maintaining its distinct identity and cooperation with Berlin.

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