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Magdeburg

Magdeburg (German: [ˈmakdəbʊʁk] ( listen); Low Saxon: Meideborg [ˈmaˑɪdebɔɐ̯x]) is the capital of the state of Saxony-Anhalt, in Germany. The city covers an area of 201 km2 (77.6 sq mi). About 236,000 people live there (2016).

City
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From top, left to right:
Aerial view to a part of the city centre – Town Hall – "Green Citadel" – "Millennium Tower" – Magdeburg Cathedral at night – and panorama-city wall
Flag of Magdeburg
Flag
Coat of arms of Magdeburg
Coat of arms
Coordinates: 52°8′0″N 11°37′0″E / 52.13333°N 11.61667°E / 52.13333; 11.61667Coordinates: 52°8′0″N 11°37′0″E / 52.13333°N 11.61667°E / 52.13333; 11.61667
CountryGermany
StateSaxony-Anhalt
DistrictUrban district
Subdivisions40 boroughs
Government
 • MayorSimone Borris (Ind.)
Area
 • Total200.95 km2 (77.59 sq mi)
Elevation
43 m (141 ft)
Population
 (2014-01-01)
 • Total231,021
 • Density1,149.644/km2 (2,977.56/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (CEST)
Postal codes
39104–39130
Vehicle registrationMD
Websitewww.magdeburg.de

A demonstration of air pressure (called the Magdeburg spheres) was done here by Otto von Guericke in 1656. Also, the 18th century composer Georg Philipp Telemann was born here.

Magdeburg Media

  • Emperor Otto I and his wife Edith arrive near Magdeburg (Hugo Vogel 1898, Ständehaus Merseburg).

  • Districts of Magdeburg

  • Christmas-Market Magdeburg

  • GETEC Arena Magdeburg (ehemalige Bördelandhalle)

  • View of the Lake-Stage in Elbauenpark

  • Magdeburg Vertical-lift bridge (Hubbrücke)

  • Magdeburger Dom

  • The three churches at night

  • Entrance – Zoo Magdeburg

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