Geography of Braunschweig
Braunschweig, also Brunswick, Germany, a city in the state of Lower Saxony. It lies on a fertile plain in northern Germany, on the Oker River, about 120 miles (190 km) west of Berlin. Braunschweig is a commercial and manufacturing city, producing motor vehicles, machinery, photographic equipment, and canned foods. The cathedral, town hall, and medieval castle are among the city's chief attractions. Braunschweig's university, founded in 1745, is one of the oldest technical universities in Germany.
Braunschweig was founded in the 9th century and was chartered in the 12th century by Henry the Lion, duke of Saxony. In 1247 Braunschweig joined the Hanseatic League and became one of the chief Hansa cities. From 1753 until 1918 it was the residence of the dukes of Braunschweig. The city was frequently bombed and severely damaged during World War II.
Population: 258,400.