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How large is Lower Saxony compared with Germany’s other states?

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Lower Saxony is the second-largest state in Germany by size. It encompasses an area of approximately 18,305 square miles (47,410 square kilometers). In comparison, Bavaria is the largest state in the country, covering an area of 27,240 square miles (70,550 square kilometers).123