Saxony-Anhalt () is a state of Germany. It has an area of and a population of 2.4 million (more than 2.8 million in 1990). It's capital is Magdeburg. Saxony-Anhalt shouldn't be confused with Saxony or Lower Saxony, also German states. Geography Saxony-Anhalt is one of 16 states of Germany. It covers a total area of 20,445 km² (12,676 sq. miles). By size, it's the 8th largest state in Germany, and by population, the 10th largest. It borders the states of Brandenburg, Saxony, Thuringia and… (More on Saxony-anhalt)