Baden-Württemberg

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Baden-Württemberg?Southwest Germany, bordering France and Switzerland
2. How many people live in Baden-Württemberg?Over 11.07 million inhabitants (as of 2019)
3. How big is Baden-Württemberg?Approximately 35,752 square kilometers (13,804 sq mi)
4. What is the capital of Baden-Württemberg?Stuttgart
5. What language do people speak in Baden-Württemberg?German; regional dialects include Swabian, Alemannic, and Franconian
6. When was Baden-Württemberg built?April 1952 (as a modern state)

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