Saxony-Anhalt

American

[sak-suh-nee-ahn-hahlt] / ˈsæk sə niˈɑn hɑlt /

noun

a state in central Germany. 9,515 sq. mi. (24,644 sq. km). Magdeburg.

Saxony-Anhalt British

/ ˈsæksənɪ ˈɑːnhɑːlt /

noun

a state of E Germany: created in 1947 from the state of Anhalt and those parts of Prussia formerly ruled by the duchy of Saxony: part of East Germany until 1990. Pop: 2 523 000 (2003 est)

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The state of Saxony-Anhalt, where Oschersleben lies, recorded the most dramatic decline at 26% - according to official statistics published last year.

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026

Experts say the current German record for June of 39.6C, recorded in 2019 in Saxony-Anhalt state, could easily be broken over the weekend.

From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026

They also analyzed cremated remains from sites in Central Germany, including Kuckenburg and Esperstedt, which were excavated by the State Office for Heritage Management and Archaeology Saxony-Anhalt.

From Science Daily ● May 19, 2026

Merz's speech came eight months before regional elections, with the far-right AfD riding high in opinion polls in Saxony-Anhalt state, of which Magdeburg is the capital.

From Barron's ● Dec. 20, 2025

In three German states in the east - Thuringia, Saxony-Anhalt and Saxony - domestic intelligence has designated the AfD as right-wing extremist.

From BBC ● Feb. 24, 2025

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