Territory of the Saar Basin

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/territory-of-the-saar-basin

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1. Where is Territory of the Saar Basin?Southwestern Europe, bordering France and Luxembourg
2. How many people live in Territory of the Saar Basin?Approximately 812,000 inhabitants in 1933
3. How big is Territory of the Saar Basin?Corresponds closely to the modern German state of Saarland, though slightly smaller
4. What is the capital of Territory of the Saar Basin?Saarbrücken
5. What language do people speak in Territory of the Saar Basin?Primarily German, with French also recognized due to governance
6. What is the mandated period?1920-1935

League of Nations Mandate: A system where a country is entrusted to administer a territory on behalf of the League, aiming for eventual self-governance.
Treaty of Versailles: The primary peace treaty that concluded World War I, which established the Saar Basin's initial status.
Plebiscite: A direct vote by the electorate of a region on a particular proposal or question.
Self-Determination: The principle that peoples have the right to freely choose their sovereignty and international political status.