Brandenburg, State in Germany
Brandenburg is one of the sixteen federated states of Germany located in the northeastern part of the nation and surrounding the national capital of Berlin.
It served as the heartland of the Kingdom of Prussia, which later unified Germany, from 1815 to 1947.
Brandenburg also includes diverse cultural landmarks like Sanssouci Palace, Cecilienhof, and the medieval city of Potsdam.
Its geographical features include vast forests, numerous lakes, and major waterways like the Havel and Spree rivers.
It is the only state in Germany with no portion under direct federal administration.
Location: Germany
Inception: October 3, 1990
Capital city: Potsdam
Population: 2449193
Elevation above the sea: 0 m
Website: brandenburg.de
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap