Where is Alsace-Lorraine?

Answer 1

Alsace and Lorraine are two regions in eastern France.

Alsace is the easternmost region of France and contains the départements Bas-Rhin and Haut-Rhin , Lower and Upper Rhine, 'upper' refers to upstream (south) and 'lower' to downstream (north). The Rhine is the border with Germany. Alsace is only 50km wide and about 190km long, making it one of France's smallest regions.

Lorraine borders Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg and consists of the départements of Meuse, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Moselle and Vosges.

Both regions were historically settled by German speaking people, but are now mostly French speaking. The area has changed hands between France and Germany a number of times.

Answer 2

Alsace-Lorraine is a Province of France located on the German border near Freiburg.

Cities include Strasbourg and Metz, which are German names. In fact, since the fall of the Roman Empire, the region has traded back and forth between France and Germany, with it being part of France for 3/4 of the last 2 centuries (German from 1871 to 1918, independent in 1918, for a short period, German again form 1940-45).

The region's German name is Reichsland Elsaß-Lothringen

Answer 3

Depends on your point of view. Prior to 1945, Alsace was entirely German speaking, and the people did not see France as a liberating power. It was officially returned to France after both World War 1 and 2, but many saw it as being returned to Germany after the Franco-Prussian War of 1871 and during World War 2.

Answer 4

Alsace is a region of France. It's located on the eastern border, next to Germany.