Alsace–Lorraine (German: Elsaß–Lothringen), officially the Imperial Territory of Alsace–Lorraine (German: Reichsland Elsaß–Lothringen), was a territory of the German Empire, located in modern-day France.

Topographic map of Alsace. Alsace has an area of 8,283 km 2, making it the smallest région of metropolitan France. It is almost four times longer than it is wide, corresponding to a plain between the Rhine in the east and the Vosges mountains in the west. It includes the départements of Haut-Rhin and Bas-Rhin (known previously as Sundgau and ...

Alsace is comprised of two departments: Haut Rhin (the former Upper Alsace) and Bas Rhin (the former Lower Alsace). Lorraine is comprised of four departments: Meuse, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Moselle and Vosges.

Jul 19, 1998 · Alsace-Lorraine, area comprising the present French départements of Haut-Rhin, Bas-Rhin, and Moselle. Alsace-Lorraine was the name given to the 5,067 square miles (13,123 square km) of territory that was ceded by France to Germany in …

The region of Alsace borders Germany and Switzerland, while the region of Lorraine borders Alsace, Germany and Luxembourg. Elsasserditsch is the German dialect spoken in Alsace, while Lothringer Platt (or Francique) is spoken in the Moselle …

Alsace, historical region and former région of France, incorporated since January 2016 into the région of Grand Est. As an administrative entity, it encompassed the départements of Haut-Rhin (“Upper Rhine”) and Bas-Rhin (“Lower Rhine”) and was bounded by the régions of Lorraine to the west and Franche-Comté to the southwest.

Jun 28, 2024 · One region that stands out in terms of its ethnic makeup is Alsace, France. Situated in the northeastern part of the country, Alsace has a rich history of changing hands between French and German control, resulting in a distinct blend of French and German influences in its culture.

Alsace-Lorraine 1882. From Blackie & Sons Atlas (Edinburgh, 1882), Scale: 1:1,800,000 (or one inch equals about 28 miles) © 2025 FEEFHS, All rights reserved.

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Explore the annexation of Alsace and Lorraine and its profound impact on European history. Delve into the geopolitical tensions, cultural transformations, and enduring legacies of this pivotal event on The Map as History platform.