Rhineland-Palatinate
= Rhineland-Palatinate
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Rhineland-Palatinate (Rheinland-Pfalz in German) is a federal state (Bundesland) in western Germany. It was formed after World War II in 1946 and is one of Germany's 16 federal states. The capital city of Rhineland-Palatinate is Mainz. The state is known for its diverse landscapes, including the Rhine River valley, vineyards, and mountainous regions like the Eifel and Hunsrück.