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Where are Saxony’s two major lignite mining fields located?

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Map of Germany highlighting the state of Saxony in white, located in the eastern part of the country near the border with the Czech Republic and Poland. Major cities within Saxony such as Leipzig, Dresden, Chemnitz, Freiberg, and Zwickau are labeled. An inset in the upper left shows Saxony's location within Germany in red. Surrounding countries including France, Switzerland, Austria, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Denmark, Poland, and the Czech Republic are also shown.
Saxony

Saxony’s two major lignite mining fields are located in the following areas:

  • Lusatia field: Situated in northeastern Saxony near Hoyerswerda.
  • Central German field: Located around Leipzig.1