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The Rhineland ( German: Rheinland; French: Rhénanie; Dutch: Rijnland; Kölsch: Rhingland; Latinised name: Rhenania) is a loosely defined area of Western Germany along the Rhine, chiefly its middle section . Term. The Rhine Province (green) as of 1830 superimposed on modern borders.
Rhineland, area of western Germany along both banks of the middle Rhine River. It lies east of Germany’s border with France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands. It was the scene of recurrent crises during the first half of the 20th century and was an early test of Allied resolve against Hitler’s aggression.
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It is the ninth-largest state by area. Rhineland-Palatinate is part of the SaarLorLux euregion. With 42% of its area covered by forests, it is the most forested state along with Hesse. The state's major rivers are the Rhine, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site Middle Rhine, and the Moselle.
Rhineland-Palatinate, Land (state) situated in southwestern Germany. It is bordered by the states of North Rhine–Westphalia to the north, Hessen to the east, Baden-Württemberg to the southeast, and Saarland to the southwest and by France , Luxembourg , and Belgium to the south and west.
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Discover the diversity of Rhineland-Palatinate, a region with wine, nature, culture and history. Explore the six wine-growing regions, the romantic castles, the volcanoes and the towns and cities along the Rhine.
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Feb 3, 2021 · The Most Beautiful Villages and Cities in the Rhineland, Germany. Rheinburg-Koblenz | © King (Felix Koenig)/WikiCommons. Evelyn Smallwood 03 February 2021. At 1230km (764 miles) long, the Rhine River is second only to the Danube for the title of longest river in Europe.
Rhineland-Palatinate has had a long history of division and possession by foreign powers; the modern state was created only after World War II. The oldest archaeological remains in the region are tools from the Stone Age that are at least 100,000 and may be as much as 300,000 years old.
