Hanover is the capital of the federal state of Lower Saxony of Germany. Hanover in Germany experiences temperate climatic conditions. The geographical coordinates of Hanover are 52° 22' North latitude and 9° 43' East longitude. The city is located 187 feet above sea level.
The neighboring cities and towns of Hanover are:
- In the western part there are Herrenhausen, Linden, Kortingsdorf
- Leinhausen, Hainholz, Vinnhorst, List, Wiesenau and Vahrenwald are to the north side of Hanover
- The southern portion of the city are bounded by Ricklingen, Westerfeld and Wettbergen
Hanover Facts
Some of the important facts about Hanover are:
- Population of Hanover: 522, 944 (as per 2007 February census)
- Currency: Euro (EUR)
- Location: Northern Germany
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- Languages spoken: German
- Religion: Roman Catholics, Protestants
- Area covered by Hanover: 204.01 square kilometers
Hanover Transportation
Transportation in Hanover is managed by Grossraum-Verkehr Hannover (GVH). Designer trams and buses ply on the roads. Tourists can avail both international and national train service from central station of the city. Domestic and international flights are available from Hanover Airport. Taxis and bicycles are also available to travel in and around the city.
Popular Universities in Hanover
Education is given prime importance in Hanover. Some of the renowned universities of Germany that are located in Hanover are:
- Hanover Conservatory
- Leibniz University Hannover
- School of Veterinary Medicine Hanover
- Hanover Medical School
- Fachhochschule Hannover
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