Alsace–Lorraine had a land area of 14,496 km (5,597 sq mi). Its capital was Straßburg. It was divided into three districts (Bezirke in German):
• Oberelsaß (Upper Alsace), whose capital was … See more

The modern history of Alsace–Lorraine was primarily influenced by the rivalry between French and German nationalism.
France long sought to attain and then preserve what it considered to be its "natural bo… See more

The German-linked Alsatian dialect remains the lingua franca of the region, although perhaps used more by older people. Both French and German are taught in the schools.
• German … See more

• Alsace–Lorraine Regional Party
• Independent Regional Party for Alsace–Lorraine
• Unification of Germany
• Gare de Metz-Ville… See more

• Ashworth, Philip Arthur (1911). "Alsace–Lorraine" . In Chisholm, Hugh (ed.). Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 1 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. pp. 756–757.
• Bankwitz, Philip Charles Farwell. Alsatian autonomist … See more