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| Country |  Germany |
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| Regional capital | Mainz |
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| Area | 19 847 km² |
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| Population | 3 990 278 hab. (31-12-2012) |
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| Density | 201,05 inhab./km² |
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| Spindle | UTC 01:00, UTC 02:00 |
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 49 ° 54 ′ 47 ″ N 7 ° 26 ′ 59 ″ E |
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The Rhineland-Palatinate is one of Länder ofGermany.
Understand
The state of Rhineland-Palatinate is located in the west of Germany with North Rhine-Westphalia to the north, Hesse to the east, Baden-Württemberg to the south-east, the Saar, France , Luxembourg and Belgium in the southwest. The state capital is Mainz.
The land has many varied landscapes, such as chains of medium mountains and large river valleys such as the Rhine and the Moselle. In addition, there is a high density of cultural monuments, some of which are among the most important in Germany, if not in Europe.
Regions
 Regions of Rhineland-Palatinate |
| Eifel
The volcanic landscapes and the blue crater lakes make the Eifel region a special region. |
| Hunsrück
Follow in the footsteps of the Romans and Celts, explore their ancient settlements in the hills. |
| Middle rhine valley
A famous section of the Rhine, much of it a UNESCO World Heritage Site. |
| Moselle valley
The Moselle flows peacefully through the Moselle valley, decorated with castles and romantic wine villages. |
| Naheland
The Nahe river crosses a region whose fruity and aromatic wines fascinate wine lovers. |
| Palatinate
The weather treats this region particularly well, and the pink almond blossom appears every spring to satisfy the senses. |
| Rhine Hesse
Germany's largest wine region with urban cities like Mainz and Worms within its borders, as well as Mediterranean-style wine villages. |
| Northeast
Includes part of the Lahn Valley and the Westerwald east of the Middle Rhine Valley and north of the Taunus. A beautiful region for hikers. |
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Cities
- 508.2666671 Mainz (Mainz)
– The capital of Rhineland-Palatinate is Germany's leading city for the wine trade. it is located on the left bank of the Rhine, opposite the mouth of the Main. (last update Feb. 2018)
- 50.3597227.5977782 Koblenz (Koblenz)
– Koblenz is located at the confluence of the Moselle and Rhine rivers. Its city center, entirely reserved for pedestrians, is full of bars and restaurants. (last update Feb. 2018)
- 49.7566676.6413893 Trier (to sourt out)
– The oldest town in Germany. Roman colony and very important stronghold in the defense against the "Barbarians", it was described as "second Rome". Numerous buildings remain from Roman times. The Porta Nigra (black door) has become the symbol of Trier. (last update Feb. 2018)
- 49.358.155 Neustadt an der Weinstraße
– Nicknamed Pearl of the Palatinate, the city, as its name suggests (Weinstraße), grows grapes and produces wine. Each year takes place the election and coronation of the Queen of Wines (die Weinkönigin). (last update Feb. 2018)
- 49.6319448.3652786 worms
– Worms is one of the main sites where the exploits narrated in the Song of the Nibelungen take place; a museum is dedicated to it. The city is well known for its Dom as well as for its Synagogue, one of the oldest inGermany. (last update Feb. 2018)
- 49.2494447.3608337 Two-Bridges (Zweibrücken)
(last update Feb. 2018) - 49.8555568.3602788 Oppenheim
– A small town on the banks of the Rhine. (last update Feb. 2018)
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