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Mainz
Mainz is the capital and largest city of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate in Germany. Notable as a major transport hub and the heart of the German wine trade, the city is also a leading media center, most famously serving as the headquarters of the national broadcaster ZDF. In 2024, it was home to about 225,000 people.
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Rhine River, Germany · Population: 224K · Calling code: +49
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