Hanover

:This article refers to the city. For other uses, see Hanover (disambiguation)

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Hanover (German: Hannover ), on the river Leine, is the capital of the state of Lower Saxony (Niedersachsen), Germany. It is also the capital of the surrounding Hanover district and region. Population: 515.841 (December 31, 2004). Auto registration prefix: H. It is located at .

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The town was founded in medieval times on the bank of the river Leine (the original name Honovere may be translated to "high bank"). It was a small village of ferrymen and fishermen, which became a comparatively large town in the 13th century. In the 14th century the main churches of Hanover were built, as well as a city wall with three town gates to secure the city.

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