Saarland is Germany's smallest non-city state by land mass, and with just under one million inhabitants, is only larger than Bremen by population.
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An international state with heavy influences from France and Luxembourg and a history of independence, Saarland presents a beautiful, eclectic culture.
Let's begin with the basics.
Geography
Located in the westernmost point of Southern Germany, Saarland is surrounded almost completely by the German state of Rhineland-Palatinate. France creates a border to the south, while Luxembourg shares a small border with Saarland to the northwest.
The capital and most populous city of the state is Saarbrücken.
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