Saarland was first established as a distinct political entity in 1920 after World War I as the Territory of the Saar Basin, which was occupied and governed by France under a League of Nations mandate. Saarland was returned to Nazi Germany in the 1935 Saar status referendum.
Saarland, Land (state) in the southwestern portion of Germany. It is bounded by the state of Rhineland-Palatinate to the north and east and by the countries of France to the south and southwest and Luxembourg to the northwest. The capital is Saarbrücken. Area 992 square miles (2,569 square km).
Saarland has successfully accomplished an enormous economic transformation which has seen it develop into a high-technology hub over recent years. It's a high-quality location for business which also offers an excellent quality of life – all at much lower costs than other cities and regions.
Saarland, named after the Saar River, is in both area and population, the smallest of the German area states (Flächenländer), not counted the federal city states. It is surrounded by Rhineland-Palatinate in north and east and borders France in the south and west and Luxembourg in west.
Saarland - Profile of the German Federal State - Nations Online Project
Saarland is Germany’s smallest non-city state, tucked in the country’s southwest corner on the borders with France and Luxembourg. Despite its size, it packs in a surprising variety: lush forests, winding rivers, remnants of heavy industry, and a culture deeply influenced by its French neighbours.
Activity and adventure in the Saarland. With unspoiled countryside and high-quality hiking routes, the Saarland boasts a dense network of premium trails for the ultimate hiking experience. In recent years, four of the Saarland's premium trails have won the title of "Germany's Most Scenic Walk".