Rhineland-Palatinate

Rhineland-Palatinate is a state in western Germany, formed in 1946 from territories in the French occupation zone, with Mainz as its capital.

Mainz: Mainz is the capital of Rhineland-Palatinate, located where the Main meets the Rhine. The state government and legislature are based in its capital.
French military government in Germany: The French military government administered the French occupation zone in Germany after World War II. It established Rhineland-Palatinate by ordinance in August 1946.
Landtag of Rhineland-Palatinate: The Landtag of Rhineland-Palatinate is the state's unicameral elected parliament. It passes state laws and elects the minister-president.
Rhineland-Palatinate wine: Rhineland-Palatinate wine is produced in Germany's largest wine-growing state, including the Mosel and Rhine valleys. Viticulture is a defining industry across several of the state's regions.
Hesse: Hesse is a state in central Germany bordering Rhineland-Palatinate to the east. The Rhine separates much of their shared boundary, while Mainz faces Wiesbaden across the river.
Palatinate: The Palatinate is a historic region in southwestern Germany, now largely part of Rhineland-Palatinate. Its southern territory became one of the new state's principal regions.
World War II: World War II was a global conflict fought from 1939 to 1945. Germany's defeat and occupation created the conditions for the state's formation.
Minister-President of Rhineland-Palatinate: The Minister-President is the head of government of Rhineland-Palatinate. This office leads the state cabinet and represents the state politically.
Moselle wine region: The Moselle wine region is a steep-slope wine district centered on the Moselle River in Germany, Luxembourg, and France. Its vineyards are among the state's best-known wine landscapes.
Saarland: Saarland is a small state in southwestern Germany bordering Rhineland-Palatinate to the west. Its close geographic and historical ties make it the state's neighboring western counterpart.

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