German federated state of Rhineland-Palatinate: characteristics, population, photos, major cities, climate, map and much more

§ Brief overview of the Rhineland-Palatinate federated state

The federated state of Rhineland-Palatinate is located in the south-west of Germany, it is covered with dense forests, it has many castles and fortresses (more than 100). The Palatinate Forest (in German: Pfälzerwald), also called the Palatine Forest, located in the southern part of the state, covers an area of about 1800 square kilometers and is the largest forest in Germany. In Rhineland-Palatinate, there is a large wine-producing region of Germany Rheinhessen (in English - often Rhine-Hesse or Rhenish Hesse) (in German: Rheinhessen): it is sunny and warm, therefore not only grapes are grown here, but even figs and citrus trees.

There are also moderately high mountain ranges in Rhineland-Palatinate: the Eifel (in German: Eifel) and the Hunsrück (in German: Hunsrück), in the Hunsrück mountain range there is Mount Erbeskopf (in German: Erbeskopf), 816 meters high, which is the highest mountain in this federated state; and the largest lake in this region is Lake Laach (in German: Laacher See), located in one of the volcanic calderas at an altitude of about 300 meters above the sea level.

The town of Bad Dürkheim (in German: Bad Dürkheim) hosts the world’s largest wine festival, called Wurstmarkt (in German: Wurstmarkt) - (literally: Sausage market). Besides, on the territory of the federated state you can find the world’s highest cold water geysers, with the Andernach Geyser (in German: Geysir Andernach), shooting jets of its cold water in the air at a height of 60 meters.

In Rhineland-Palatinate, winemaking, as well as the cultivation of fruit trees and vegetables, are well developed. This federated state is also known for its world's largest chemical concern and precious stone processing.

§ Photos of the sightseeing attractions in the Rheinland-Pfalz federated state

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  The medieval Eltz Castle (in German: Burg Eltz) in the Rhineland-Palatinate

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  Katz Castle (in German: Burg Katz) - the medieval fortress castle and the Lorelei rock

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  Viniculture

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  The city of Koblenz in Rhineland-Palatinate

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  Teufelstisch or the Devil's Table - a mushroom rock, also called rock pedestal, in Rhineland-Palatinate

§ Population of the Rheinland-Pfalz federated state

The population size in Rhineland-Palatinate totals 4'066'053 people. Of these, 2'006'503 are men, which is 49.3 % and 2'059'550 are women or 50.7 % of the whole federated state population. The population density of the Rhineland-Palatinate federated state is 205 people per 1 square kilometer.

Based on the data in Table 1 (see below on the page), the Rhineland-Palatinate federated state occupies 6 % of the entire territory of Germany, which is home to 5 % of the population of the entire country, they live in 2'304 settlements located on the territory of the said land.

§ Climate and weather in Rhineland-Palatinate

Like in other parts of the country, Rhineland-Palatinate has a temperate climate with warm summers and relatively warm winters. According to the German Weather Service (aka the German Meteorological Service) (in German: DWD), in 2023 the average annual temperature in Rhineland-Palatinate was 11.1 degrees Celsius, while in winter the air temperature was on average 3.4 °C, and in summer 18.9 °C. The rainfall in 2023 was 893 l/m², and the sun shone that year in Rhineland-Palatinate for 1'791 hours. Click here for more information about the Climate of Germany

§ Capital of the Rhineland-Palatinate German federated state

The capital of the Rhineland-Palatinate federated state is the City of Mainz, in German Mainz or Mainz, Stadt, with a population of more than 221'000 people.

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§ Statistics, essential data about the federated state

Table 1 below presents statistics as to the data for the federated state of Rhineland-Palatinate, as well as indicators for the whole of Germany for comparison. Besides, from Table 1, you will learn the percentage ratio of the indicator for the federated state to the indicator for the whole of Germany.

Table 1. Statistical data on the Rheinland-Pfalz federated state as of early 2017.

§ The Rhineland-Palatinate federated state holidays schedule

Every federated state in Germany has the right to establish holidays, days off from work, which are valid on their territory. On the territory of Rhineland-Palatinate there are 13 official holidays. A detailed calendar of the Rhineland-Palatinate federated state public holidays can be found on a dedicated page of our website. The school vacations schedule of the Rhineland-Palatinate federated state is also established by a decision of the local government distinct from other German federated states.

§ Major cities in the Rhineland-Palatinate federated state

In the Rheinland-Pfalz federated state there are 2'304 settlements, of which 129 are cities. Table 2 below contains a list of major, large cities in the said federated state.

Table 2. Major cities in the Rhineland-Palatinate federated state in English and German.

§ Flag and coat of arms of the Rheinland-Pfalz federated state

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§ Rhineland-Palatinate on a map of Germany

In the picture below, you can see the location of the federated state and its capital on a map of Germany. Map of all the federated states of Germany and their capitals.